Nematanthus gregarius 'Golden West' (v)
A trailing sub-shrub with fleshy, oval-shaped, glossy variegated leaves in shades of green, yellow and white, sometimes with a pinkish hue, and clusters of up to three pouched, tubular, orange-red flowers 2.5cm long in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow White Pink Variegated | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Red | Green Yellow White Pink Variegated | ||
| Autumn | Green Yellow White Pink Variegated | |||
| Winter | Green Yellow White Pink Variegated |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Gesneriaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Trailing
- Genus
Nematanthus are trailing evergreen perennials or subshrubs, with simple, fleshy leaves and solitary or clustered, tubular flowers in the leaf axils
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass, or as a houseplant, in peat-free potting compost in bright, filtered light, watering with soft water
Propagation
Propagate by softwood (stem-tip) cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required but remove shoot tips from young plants to encourage branching
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, particularly on young growth
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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