Kadsura japonica 'Variegata' (v)

RHS Plant Profile
Japanese kadsura 'Variegata'
Climber Wall Shrub

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

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Sand, Loam, Chalk

Max Height

2.5-4 metres

Max Spread

1-1.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres
Max Height
2.5-4 metres

Growing Conditions

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

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower
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
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