Maurandya scandens (Cav.) Pers.
Twining, perennial climber usually grown as an annual, about 7m tall, with large, broadly-triangular, bright green leaves, heart-shaped at the bases. Rich, deep purple, trumpet-shaped flowers with white throats are produced from summer to autumn
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple White | Green | ||
Autumn | Purple White | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Maurandya are twining, woody-based, herbaceous perennial climbers. The leaves are triangular to broadly-oval, sometimes lobed, and the trumpet-shaped blooms are produced over a long period in summer and autumn
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Mexico
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass grow in peat-free, loam-based compost in bright light but with shade from hot sun. May also be grown as a tender annual outdoors in moist but well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 13-18°C in early spring, or root softwood cuttings with bottom heat in late spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
- Bedding
- Climber and wall shrubs
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Tidy after flowering if overwintering indoors, or treat as an annual climber outdoors
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects and aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews
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