Mitraria coccinea 'Lago Puyehue'

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Synonyms

Mitraria coccinea 'Lake Puyehue'
Mitraria coccinea from Lake Puyehue

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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

Position

Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

1.5-2.5 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
1.5-2.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid

Position

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)
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, 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