Wattakaka sinensis
Chinese dregea
A climber with leaves grey-hairy beneath and hoya-like, creamy-white flowers, speckled with purple within, sometimes followed by paired, bean-like seed pods
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Purple White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Dregea are evergreen shrubs with twining stems and opposite, ovate leaves and umbels of small, very fragrant flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- China
How to grow
Cultivation
Ideal for a warm but not hot, sheltered position in mild areas or grow in a cool greenhouse or conservatory. It thrives in well-drained soil or compost.
Propagation
Propagate by seed or basal stem cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 11, after flowering; remove dead wood in early spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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