HOYA australis

Evergreen - broadly oval to elliptic, fleshy, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long.

White - with a red spot at the base of each petal and red-purple coronas.

Height and Spread - 4-10m (13-33ft)

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 - vigorous, twining, succulent climber. Produces umbels, 6cm (2½in) across of 12-40 white flowers to 4cm (1½in) across.

Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse - Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)

Full sun

Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - mealybugs.

Place of origin - Australia (Queensland, New South Wales)

Flower Shape - Star-shaped -

Garden Location/Conditions - Greenhouse / conservatory - Not 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

Hardiness - Half hardy (down to 0) -

Pruning group - Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.

RHS group 9 & 11

Scented Plants - Scented flowers -

Seasonal Interest - Summer -

Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -