Luzuriaga radicans
L. radicans is an evergreen scrambling climber with narrow, oval leaves set in opposite rows. Small, fragrant, white, star-shaped flowers with a central yellow cone of anthers, hang in clusters, or singly, from the leaf-axils. Small red or orange berries follow
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Yellow | Blue Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue Green | |||
| Winter | Blue Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Luzuriagaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Luzuriaga is a small genus of semi-woody trailing perennial herbs from Chile, Peru, the Falkland Islands and New Zealand; the wiry stems are capable of producing roots, enabling them to climb. White flowers are followed by colourful fleshy fruits
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S America
How to grow
Cultivation
May grow outdoors in mild, damp counties, otherwise suited to temperate glass conditions. Prefers peaty conditions and humidity. Creeps along the ground and then ascends tree trunks
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Climber and wall shrubs
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Trim back if required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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