Lapageria rosea var. albiflora
Chilean bellflower
A twining climber, spreading slowly by suckers, with ovate, dark green leaves to 12cm long. From summer to late autumn, slender, fleshy, bell-shaped white flowers to 9cm long are produced
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Philesiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing, Suckering
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- Chile
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in lime-free (ericaceous) compost with added sharp sand, in bright, filtered light. During the growing season water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Outdoors grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in partial shade. Provide support, protection from cold, drying winds, and a dry winter mulch
Propagation
Propagate by seed that has been soaked in water for 48 hours, at 13-18°C in spring. Take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, or layer in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
See pruning group 11
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, mealybugs and thrips
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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