Mitraria coccinea 'Lago Puyehue'
mitre flower 'Lago Puyehue'
A half-hardy, srcrambling evergreen shrub to 2m tall, with leathery, dark green leaves. From late spring to autumn it produces tubular, orange-red flowers form the leaf axils. It thrives in cool, humid climates but requires protection from hard frosts
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Orange Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Orange Red | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Gesneriaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing, Bushy
- Genus
Mitraria is a genus with a single species (monotypic) originating from Chile
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in ericaceous potting compost in bright, filtered light, with moderate to high humidity. When in growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Outdoors, grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil in light dappled shade. Shelter from cold, drying winds. Keep the roots cool and shaded, but allow the top to grow into sunlight
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Climber and wall shrubs
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
See pruning group 9
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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