Kadsura coccinea

RHS Plant Profile
crimson kadsura
crimson kadsura RHS
Climber Wall Shrub

A twining evergreen climber with pointed, oval, mid-green leaves. Male and female flowers are carried on separate plants and may be white, red, pale green or a combination, with a large central boss composed of very short stamens or styles. On fertilised female plants this develops into an edible, red fruit up to 10cm across, made up of many wedge-shaped segments

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

4-8 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
4-8 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Schisandraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
Genus
Kadsura are dioecious, evergreen climbing shrubs with twining stems, simple glossy leaves and solitary cup-shaped flowers followed by fleshy, blackberry-like fruits
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Far East

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in a warm, sheltered position in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or by taking semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Sub-tropical
  • Wall side borders

Pruning

Pruning group 12, in winter

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free