Hablitzia tamnoides

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Caucasian spinach

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A deciduous, climbing, herbaceous perennial to 3.5m tall producing edible young shoots and heart-shaped leaves. Tiny greenish-yellow, star-shaped flowers are produced in late spring and early summer

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam

Max Height

2.5-4 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
2.5-4 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing or 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)
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Amaranthaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Genus
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Caucasus

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in full sun or partial shade in a moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil; ensure the soil does not become waterlogged in winter. Can be grown up a tree or provide support such as a trellis, wigwam or pergola

Propagation

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Climber and wall shrubs

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free but young growth in spring may be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free