Bomarea diffracta

Climber Wall Shrub Herbaceous Perennial

A distinctive, rare, small tuberous climbing perennial to around 1.5m in height with upright, elongated stems producing broadly ovate, heavily ribbed green leaves. Large, flared, bright pink flowers with white and yellow, black spotted inner petals appear in spring and summer, followed by large seed pods, which when mature, look very similar to lemons when viewed from a distance

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

1.5-2.5 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
1.5-2.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1C

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Alstroemeriaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Genus
Bomarea are tuberous, deciduous twining perennials with simple, lance-shaped leaves and terminal umbels or racemes of tubular or narrowly bell-shaped flowers
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Colombia

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Cut back dead growth and flowered stems to ground level in autumn. Under glass grow in peat-free, loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Sub-tropical
  • Conservatory and greenhouse

Pruning

Prune in early spring, before growth recommences. Remove dead or weak stems and thin congested growth to improve air circulation and light penetration. Regular pruning encourages strong, healthy growth and better flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

Generally disease-free