STAUNTONIA latifolia
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STAUNTONIA latifolia
Fragrant flowers in March. The female flowers are purplish and the male greenish-white. Edible sausage-shaped fruit pods in autumn
£21.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Himalayas. -
EvergreenDark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long composed of 3-7 oblong leaflets.
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GreenGreenish white in male flowers
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
5m (16ft) -
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 are produced in racemes to 12cm (5in) across and are sometimes followed by red to purple fruits to 10cm (4in) long.
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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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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilHumus- rich.
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Full sun
Will not tolerate cold, drying winds. -
Partial shade
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