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BERBERIDOPSIS corallina
Commonly known as Coral plant
Woody climber from moist woodland in Chile. Coral-red flowers.
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Evergreen - heart-shaped, dark-green leaves, 10cm (4in) long, glaucous beneath. Small marginal spines.
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Red - coral red -
Height - 5m (16ft) -
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 - weakly twining climber. Spherical flowers are 1.5cm (½in) across on stalks 5cm (2in) long.
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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) -
Against a wall - north-facing wall or into a tree
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Partial shade - sheltered site -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - Chile -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Neutral to acid soil - humus-rich, well drained
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Berberidopsis - Growing Guide
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