Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | In Water Wet Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 10 feet to 12 feet or more |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Red White |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Raw |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering |
Pollinators: | Other: In the wild, Lapageria rosea is pollinated by Hummingbirds; seeds are distributed by birds and other animals. Various insects |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM Other: National Flower of Chile |