Bomarea edulis
salsilla
A deciduous climber with lance-shaped, mid- to pale green leaves 6-12cm long. Clusters of bell-shaped flowers are produced from early summer to autumn. These are pink or pale red on the outside; green and yellow flecked with dark red on the inside
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red Green Pink Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Red Green Pink Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Alstroemeriaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Bomarea are tuberous, deciduous twining perennials with simple, lance-shaped leaves and terminal umbels or racemes of tubular or narrowly bell-shaped flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Mexico to Trop. Am.
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in well-drained compost in good light but with shade from the hottest sun. Will need support and can stand outside in summer in a sunny position
Propagation
Propagate by seed, or by division in late winter or early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
Pruning
Cut back dead growth and flowered stems to ground level in winter
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly and aphids
Diseases
Usually disease free
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