Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | This cultivar can be pruned into a shrub or allowed to grow as a vining climber. |
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| Foliage | Glossy, green leaves are elliptic. |
| Flowers | Bright purple, triangular bracts form showy "blossoms". The true flowers are white, tubular and inconspicuous. |
| Cultivation | It grows best when slightly potbound in well-drained soil of pH 6 to 6.5. It can be planted as a shrub, groundcover or low hedge. Although drought tolerant when established, it is better to wet the soil thoroughly and then allow the soil surface to dry before re-watering. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Trellis / Arbour / Pergola, Hedge / Screening, Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Stem/Branch |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Acidic (low pH) Soils, Rootbound Conditions |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple |
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Others
| Master ID | 36 |
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| Species ID | 1332 |
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