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Hoya kerrii | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Hoya kerrii

Hoya kerrii

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Hoya
Family: Apocynaceae

About this plant

A slow-growing, evergreen vine with woody stems, bearing stiff, fleshy, heart-shaped leaves to 6cm wide. In summer it produces domed clusters of fragrant white flowers with purple centres

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial ShadeFull Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a fast-draining, loam-based compost with added extra organic matter. Position in bright, indirect light with shade from hot sun. In growth, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid feed monthly; keep just moist in winter. Hoyas resent repotting and can stay in the same pot for many years

Pruning

See pruning group 11, after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by layering in spring or summer; root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in late summer

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Architectural

Planting Places

Gravel Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

SubmergedColumnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years