SOLLYA heterophylla 'Pink Charmer'
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SOLLYA heterophylla 'Pink Charmer'
Commonly known as Bluebell creeper
Delicate light pink flowers
£16.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Syn. Billardiera heterophylla -
Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites if in greenhouse. -
Place of origin
Australia (Western Australia) -
EvergreenOvate to narrowly oblong, mid- to dark-green leaves 2.5-5cm (1-2in) long.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Australian / New Zealand
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Cottage garden
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Patio / pot plants
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1.5-2m (5-6½ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingWeak-stemmed, later bushy, twining climber. Produces bell-shaped pink flowers 1.5cm (½in) across followed by edible, cylindrical berries to 2.5cm (1in) long.
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Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Full sun
Shade from midday sun -
Partial shade
Dappled shade
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Sollya - Growing Guide
