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Bomarea edulis

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Bomarea
Family: Alstroemeriaceae

About this plant

A deciduous climber with lance-shaped, mid- to pale green leaves 6-12cm long. Clusters of bell-shaped flowers are produced from early summer to autumn. These are pink or pale red on the outside; green and yellow flecked with dark red on the inside

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in well-drained compost in good light but with shade from the hottest sun. Will need support and can stand outside in summer in a sunny position

Pruning

Cut back dead growth and flowered stems to ground level in winter

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or by division in late winter or early spring

Pests

May be affected by glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly and aphids

Diseases

Usually disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerLow Maintenance

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years