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Mitraria coccinea 'Lago Puyehue'

mitre flower 'Lago Puyehue'

A half-hardy, srcrambling evergreen shrub to 2m tall, with leathery, dark green leaves. From late spring to autumn it produces tubular, orange-red flowers form the leaf axils. It thrives in cool, humid climates but requires protection from hard frosts

Synonyms

Mitraria coccinea 'Lake Puyehue'
Mitraria coccinea from Lake Puyehue

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Ultimate height

1.5–2.5 metres

Time to ultimate height

5–10 years

Ultimate spread

0.5–1 metres

Loam

Sand

Moisture

Moist but well–drained

pH

Acid

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Partial shade

Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–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)

Botanical details

Family: Gesneriaceae
Native to the UK: No
Foliage: Evergreen
Habit: Climbing, Bushy
Genus: Mitraria is a genus with a single species (monotypic) originating from Chile
Name status: Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Under glass, grow in ericaceous potting compost in bright, filtered light, with moderate to high humidity. When in growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Outdoors, grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil in light dappled shade. Shelter from cold, drying winds. Keep the roots cool and shaded, but allow the top to grow into sunlight

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

City and courtyard gardens
Patio and container plants
Climber and wall shrubs
Conservatory and greenhouse

Pruning

See pruning group 9

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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