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Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus' (v)

variegated Natal ivy

A twining evergreen perennial to 2m, with purple stems bearing waxy triangular or ivy-like, glossy dark green leaves with broad creamy-white margins, and solitary pale yellow daisies 5cm across

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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Cream Green
Summer Cream Green
Autumn Cream Green
Winter Yellow Cream Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1C
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
Genus

Senecio can be annuals, biennials, perennials, climbers or shrubs, some succulent, with simple or pinnately divided leaves and daisy-like flowers, occasionally without ray-florets

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass in bright filtered light , avoiding full summer sun, with good ventilation. Maintain moderate humidity and keep just moist in the winter

Propagation

Propagate by seed, softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust and honey fungus

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