Lapageria rosea 'Pink Panther'
A twining, medium-sized, evergreen climber with leathery, ovate green leaves and slim, waxy, hanging, very pale pink, bell-shaped flowers up to 7.5cm in length which appear in the summer and autumn. This variety may take longer to flower than others but is robust and free-flowering
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Philesiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Lapageria is a twining climber, with ovate, evergreen leaves and large, pendent, waxy-textured, narrowly bell-shaped flowers in summer and autumn
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Ideal climber for a mild, shady garden, especially in acid to neutral soil. Protect from cold, drying winds and provide support. It can also be grown indoors in a large container
Propagation
Propagate by layering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Sub-tropical
- Hedging and screens
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 11 after flowering or leave unpruned
Pests
May be susceptible to, mealybugs, scale insects and tortrix moth
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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