Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Pink Red White | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink Red White | Green | ||
Autumn | Pink Red White | Green | ||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Hoya are evergreen perennials, often twining climbers, with simple, leathery leaves and often fragrant flowers with 5 spreading waxy petals, followed by slender, spindle-shaped pods contained small seeds in copious silky floss
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- C China to Australia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, frost-free area with protection from drying winds. Grow under glass in loam-based compost in bright filtered light. Maintain moderate humidity. Provide support
Propagation
Propagate by seed, semi-hardwood cuttings or by layering in spring or summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Sub-tropical
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Pests
Prone to mealybugs under glass
Diseases
Generally disease free
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