Mutisia decurrens
decurrent mutisia
M. decurrens is a rhizomatous sub-shrub with winged climbing stems bearing oblong, entire or toothed, dark green leaves ending in a forked tendril, with daisy-like bright orange flowers to 12cm across in summer
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Mutisia can be evergreen climbing perennials or shrubs with linear, oblong or pinnate leaves often with a terminal tendril, and showy daisy-like flowerheads borne in the leaf axils
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Chile, Argentina (Andes)
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet and shelter from cold winds. Keep roots moist and cool. Grow indoors in loam based potting compost in bright light, but with shading from full sun from late spring until autumn
Propagation
Propagate by seed or root stem tip cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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