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Herbaceous Perennial

Hablitzia tamnoides

A deciduous, climbing, herbaceous perennial to 3.5m tall producing edible young shoots and heart-shaped leaves. Tiny greenish-yellow, star-shaped flowers are produced in late spring and early summer

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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Yellow Green
Summer Green Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Amaranthaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Name status

Correct

Plant range
Caucasus

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in full sun or partial shade in a moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil; ensure the soil does not become waterlogged in winter. Can be grown up a tree or provide support such as a trellis, wigwam or pergola

Propagation

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Climber and wall shrubs
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free but young growth in spring may be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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