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Beginner
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0.5m
max. spread |
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2.5m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Kitaibela vitifolia
Other names: Vine-leaved kitaibelia, Russian hibiscus, Chalice, Kitaibelia vitifolia, Malope vitifolia
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Genus: Kitaibela
Species: K. vitifolia - K. vitifolia is a clump-forming, woody-based, hairy perennial with erect stems bearing lobed, toothed, mid-green leaves and open, cup-shaped, white to rose-red flowers from midsummer to early autumn.
Kitaibela vitifolia is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage: Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming
Kitaibela vitifolia (Vine-leaved kitaibelia) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation: Performs best in deep, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Coralie Casely
When and how should this be pruned?
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- Posted: Mon. 11th July 2011 17:30
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