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HOYA australis
Commonly known as Wax flower
Evergreen climber with scented star shaped flowers
£19.00 each
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Pests & Diseases
Mealybugs. -
Place of origin
Australia (Queensland, New South Wales) -
EvergreenBroadly oval to elliptic, fleshy, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
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White
With a red spot at the base of each petal and red-purple coronas. -
Star-shaped
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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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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Height and Spread
4-10m (13-33ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingVigorous, twining, succulent climber. Produces umbels, 6cm (2½in) across of 12-40 white flowers to 4cm (1½in) across.
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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.
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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