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HOYA cumingiana
Commonly known as Wax flower
Red-centred yellow scented flowers and small leaves
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
Twine around a wire hoop or trellis to keep dense -
Pests & Diseases
Mealybugs -
Place of origin
The Phillipines -
EvergreenSmall, close-growing, mid green fleshy leaves 2.5cm (1in) long
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Red
Red centres -
Yellow
Yellow outer -
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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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Height
To 2m (6½ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingScrambling climber
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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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Heated greenhouse - warm temperate
Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°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
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Hoya - Growing Guide