Mitraria coccinea Lago Puyehue (3lt)
| Brand: | Gesneriaceae |
| Product Code: | 200000006135 |
| SKU : | 200000006135 |
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£14.00
| Brand: | Gesneriaceae |
| Product Code: | 200000006135 |
| SKU : | 200000006135 |
Best in a sheltered site in dappled shade the Chilean mitre flower is an unusual scrambling shrub to around 2m. It has deep green glossy leaves that make a perfect backdrop to the bright orange/red lozenge shaped flower buds that open to tubular flowers over a long period through summer. Prune and feed in spring to prevent the plant getting leggy. Hardy to -5C. Advisable to wrap in fleece for winter.
| Info | |
| Colour | Orange |
| Evergreen Or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Flower Colour | orange/red |
| Good For Wildlife | yes |
| Hardiness | hardy to -5c |
| Height | 2m |
| Native To | Chile |
| Pot Size | 3lt |
| Season | Summer |
| Soil Type | Moist but well drained |
| Spread | 2m |
| Time Of Flowering | June-September |
| Common Name | Chilean mitre flower |
| Aspect | Part Shade or shade |