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Ercilla volubilis

Ercilla volubilis

Genus: Ercilla
Family: Phytolaccaceae

About this plant

E. volubilis is a self-clinging climber growing as a dense mass of slender, very leafy stems, to 6m. Flowers are small, purplish white, borne in dense, stalkless spikes to 3.5cm long

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H3

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, with protection from cold, drying winds. Tie in to a support until the adhesive roots become established and can support the mature plant

Pruning

Pruning group 11 after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or layer in early spring

Pests

scale insects may be a problem if grown under glass

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

GreenhouseWall TrainedPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years