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Lapageria rosea 'Alba'


Lapageria rosea 'Alba' Lapageria rosea 'Alba'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
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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