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sacred flower of the Incas

Cantua buxifolia

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Cantua
Family: Polemoniaceae
Common Names: magic flower, magic flower of the Incas, magic tree, Peruvian magic tree

About this plant

An upright, often half-climbing, evergreen shrub. In spring it produces sprays of hanging tubular flowers which are pink to purple with red petal lobes

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in loam-based compost in full light. Plants may be stood outdoors for the summer. In frost-free areas grow in a warm, sheltered position in full sun. The long, flexible stems will need support

Pruning

Pruning group 11, after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in heat in spring, or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pests

Glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio ContainerLow Maintenance

Planting Places

ConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years