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Lapageria rosea 'Alba'
Handsome climber with wiry twining stems and long glossy dark green leathery leaves. Long bell-shaped waxy creamy-white flowers in summer and autumn. Plant with the roots in the shade and the top semi-shaded and cool. It prefers good well drained soil, that does not dry out too much. It is the National Flower of Chile. Hardy to light frosts.
Genus
Lapageria
Species
rosea
Cultivar
'Alba'
Common name
Chilian bell flower
Family name
Liliaceae
Place of origin
Chile
DETAILS
Height
3 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Prefers acidic / lime-free soil. / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture / Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Prefers a semi-shaded site / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Enthusiast / Magnificent / Sanctuary / Whimsical
Climbers
Category
Twining stems or curling tendrils, under 5 metre.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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