Muehlenbeckia complexa
necklace vine
A deciduous climber, forming dense masses of slender, wiry, much interlaced stems, reaching 2.5-3m but vertical height usually not relevant. Dark green leaves are small, to 2cm long, variable in shape (roundish, heart-shaped, oblong and fiddle-shaped). Flowers greenish, borne in small terminal and axillary spikes in autumn. On female plants only, the perianth persists to a fruiting stage, becoming enlarged, glistening waxy white, enclosing a black, shining nutlet
Other common names
Australian ivyAustralian maidenhair vine
see moremaidenhair vine
mattress vine
wire plant
wire vine
Synonyms
Muehlenbeckia axillaris misapplied
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | White | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Polygonaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Trailing
- Genus
Muehlenbeckia are evergreen or deciduous shrubs or semi-woody climbers, with alternate leaves or sometimes none. Flowers are inconspicuous, whitish or greenish
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- New Zealand, Lord Howe Is.
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade with shelter from cold winds; suitable support will be needed
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Banks and slopes
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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