BOMAREA acutifolia
Commonly known as Climbing alstroemeria
Bright orange flowers with yellow throat.
£17.50
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Good to know
If growing outdoors cut back dead growth and flowered stems to ground level in winter and add a mulch -
Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites, whiteflies, aphids under glass -
Place of origin
Mexico -
DeciduousLance-shaped to ovate, pointed, light green leaves 6-15cm (2½-6in) long, hairy beneath
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Orange
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Bell/LanternBell-shaped to 4cm (1½in) long
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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 winterUse loam-based compost (JI No. 3) with added sharp sand in full light with shade from hot sun
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height and Spread
1m (39in) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingTuberous-rooted, twining climber. Produces 2-15 flowers, paler and dark-spotted in the throat, in terminal umbels followed by showy red-orange seeds
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Tuberous
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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) -
Will grow outside in milder locations
This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.
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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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Mature Size
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