Stauntonia hexaphylla
stauntonia vine
S. hexaphylla is a vigorous climber with leaves composed mostly of between three and seven leathery, elliptic leaflets, and axillary racemes of fragrant, dull pink flowers 2cm in length, sometimes followed by ovoid purplish fruits to 5cm in length
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | Purple | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Lardizabalaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Stauntonia are evergreen twining climbers with palmate leaves and small, bell-shaped flowers, male and female usually in separate axillary racemes on the same plant, followed by edible fruits
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Ideal for a warm sheltered wall with sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil. In cold areas, grow in a container and overwinter indoors
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 11, needs no formative pruning but once a framework is established shorten lateral shoots back to 6-8 buds of the framework branches during summer then prune back the same shoots to 2-3 buds in early spring as for pruning wisteria
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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