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Family: Philesiaceae
Genus: Lapageria
(la-puh-JER-ee-uh) Species: rosea (RO-zee-uh) Cultivar: Beatrix Anderson
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Category Tropicals and Tender PerennialsVines and Climbers Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeLight Shade Foliage EvergreenUnknown Foliage Color UnknownHeight 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)Spacing 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualDanger UnknownBloom Color RedBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Late Fall/Early Winter Blooms repeatedly Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods From woody stem cuttingsFrom seed; stratify if sowing indoors From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium Scarify seed before sowing By simple layering Seed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seedsSeed does not store well; sow as soon as possible |