Luzuriaga radicans

RHS

Conservatory Greenhouse Climber Wall Shrub

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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

Position

Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam

Max Height

1.5-2.5 metres

Max Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 5–10 years
Max Spread: 1.5-2.5 metres
Max Height: 1.5-2.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam

Moisture: Moist but well–drained
pH: Acid

Position

Partial shade

Aspect: North–facing
Exposure: Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20): H3

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower

Season	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family: Luzuriagaceae
Native to GB/Ireland: 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 naturally 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

May suffer from slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free