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ERCILLA volubilis
Evergreen, tough climber with fluffy pale pink-purple scented flowers
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - ovate-heart-shaped to oblong, lustrous, deep green leaves 4-5cm (1½-2in) long with pale veins
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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. Flower spikes are sometimes followed by purple berries.
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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
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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 -
Flower Shape - Spikes - - to 4.5cm (1¾in) long
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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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 -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Ercilla volubilis - Growing Guide
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