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Lapageria rosea

Chilean bellflower

A twining medium-sized evergreen climber with leathery ovate leaves and pendulous, waxy deep rose-pink, bell-shaped flowers up to 7.5cm in length

Other common names
copihue

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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Red Green
Autumn Pink Red Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full shade
  • Partial shade
Aspect

North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Philesiaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
Genus

Lapageria is a twining climber, with ovate, evergreen leaves and large, pendent, waxy-textured, narrowly bell-shaped flowers in summer and autumn

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Chile, Argentina

How to grow

Cultivation

Ideal climber for a mild, shady garden, especially in acid to neutral soil. Protect from cold drying winds and provide support. It can also be grown indoors in a large container

Propagation

Propagate by seed or layering

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Pruning group 11 after flowering or leave unpruned

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, mealybugs, scale insects and tortrix moth

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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