Lapageria rosea 'Albiflora'
Lapageria (_alba_ × _rosea alba_)
A twining climber, spreading slowly by suckers, with ovate, dark green leaves to 12cm long. From summer to late autumn, slender, fleshy, bell-shaped white flowers to 9cm long are produced
4-8 metres
2.5-4 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Under glass, grow in lime-free (ericaceous) compost with added sharp sand, in bright, filtered light. During the growing season water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Outdoors grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in partial shade. Provide support, protection from cold, drying winds, and a dry winter mulch
Propagate by seed that has been soaked in water for 48 hours, at 13-18°C in spring. Take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, or layer in autumn
See pruning group 11
May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, mealybugs and thrips
Generally disease-free