Mitraria coccinea

RHS Plant Profile
mitre flower
mitre flower Christopher Whitehouse

Other common names

scarlet mitre pod

Climber Wall Shrub Shrubs

A woody-based, creeping climber with small, oval, toothed, evergreen leaves. Tubular, red-orange flowers, up to 5cm long, are borne in late spring and early summer followed by fruit in the form of a fleshy capsule

Position

Full shade, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam

Max Height

1.5-2.5 metres

Max Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 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

Full shade Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Gesneriaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
Genus
Mitraria is a genus with a single species (monotypic) originating from Chile
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Chile, Argentina

How to Grow

Cultivation

Can be grown as a climber or a standalone shrub. Considered half-hardy; enjoys shelter and a semi-shaded position in naturally peaty, acidic soil

Propagation

Propagate by stem cuttings in summer or propagate by seed sown with bottom heat in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Wall side borders

Pruning

Trim if outgrowing site

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free