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Philesia magellanica | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Philesia magellanica

Philesia magellanica

Genus: Philesia
Family: Philesiaceae

About this plant

An unusual, evergreen, suckering, sometimes climbing shrub with upright rigid stems which can have a pinkish hue when young and become arching over time. Foliage is narrow and very dark green and thick, waxy, tubular pink flowers, with a flared mouth, appear irregularly in summer through to autumn. Performs well in shady, mossy, rocky areas and will climb around mossy trees

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

SandyLoam

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, moist, acidic/peaty soil in part, dappled shade and in a sheltered position. Performs best in shady, mossy and rocky areas which remain damp throughout the summer

Pruning

No pruning required. Remove suckers in spring

Propagation

Propagation by suckers or semi-ripe cuttings in summer may not always be successful. Layering of shoots can produce better results

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails, scale insects and red spider mite

Diseases

Generally disease-free but young shoots may be susceptible to fungal diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensWall Side Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Suckering

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years