ERCILLA volubilis

Evergreen - ovate-heart-shaped to oblong, lustrous, deep green leaves 4-5cm (1½-2in) long with pale veins

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

Height - 6m (20ft)

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 - root-clinging climber by adhesive discs on its stems. Vigorous, freely branching climber. Produces flower spikes to 4.5cm (1¾in) long, sometimes followed by purple berries.

Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)

Against a wall

Full sun - protect from cold, drying winds

Partial shade

Additional Features - Good to know - tie to a support until the root-discs become established. Makes excellent ground cover.

Pests & Diseases - scale insects under glass

Place of origin - Chile

Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -

Scented Plants - Scented flowers

Seasonal Interest - Autumn

Spring

Summer

Winter

Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil