SOLLYA heterophylla 'Pink Charmer'

Evergreen - ovate to narrowly oblong, mid- to dark-green leaves 2.5-5cm (1-2in) long.

Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)

Height - 1.5-2m (5-6½ft)

Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging - weak-stemmed, later bushy, twining climber. Produces bell-shaped pink flowers 1.5cm (½in) across followed by edible, cylindrical berries to 2.5cm (1in) long.

Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)

Full sun - shade from midday sun

Partial shade - dappled shade

Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - red spider mites if in greenhouse.

Place of origin - Australia (Western Australia)

Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -

Seasonal Interest - Autumn

Summer

Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich.