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HOYA carnosa 'Tricolor'
Commonly known as Wax flower
Cream-splashed variegated leaves. Scented pink flowers
£17.50 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Twine around a wire hoop or trellis to keep dense -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
India, southern China, Myanmar -
EvergreenOval, rigid, very fleshy leaves to 8cm (3in) long
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Half hardy (down to 0)
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Height
To 6m (20ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingFlowers in convex umbels to 6cm (2½in) across
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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 flowersNight-scented
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
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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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Hoya - Growing Guide
