Kadsura japonica 'Variegata' (v)
Japanese kadsura 'Variegata'
A strong-growing evergreen climber to a height of 4m with glossy, dark green leaves bordered with creamy-yellow and pink in the growing season, turning to creamy white in winter. Flowers are small, cup-shaped and yellowish-white and appear from summer to autumn. These are followed by red fruits on female plants
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Cream Pink | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow White | Green Cream Pink | ||
| Autumn | Green Cream Pink | Red | ||
| Winter | Green Cream |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Schisandraceae
- Native to the UK
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained but moist neutral to acidic soil in sun or part-shade. Keep frost-free
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Wall side borders
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Pruning group 12 in winter
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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