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Adlumia fungosa (Allegheny vine)
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4.5m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Adlumia fungosa
Other names
Allegheny vine, Climbing fumitory, Mountain fring, Mountain fringe, Adlumia cirrhosa, Climbing colicweed, Canary vine, Cypress vine, Fairy creeper, Climbing bleeding heart, Fumaria fungosa
Genus
Adlumia Adlumia
Species
A. fungosa - A. fungosa is a slender, tendril-forming, biennial climber with pinnate, light green, fern-like leaves and, from summer to autumn, nodding panicles of green- or purple-flushed, pale pink or white flowers. As the flowers fade, the petals enclose developing seed capsules.
Adlumia fungosa is: Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Flower
White, Pink in Summer; Pink, White in Autumn
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
General care
Propagation
Sow seed as soon as ripe or, sow in spring, either in situ or in a cold frame. Tends to self-seed.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Adlumia fungosa (Allegheny vine) will reach a height of 4.5m and a spread of 1m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Prefers fertile, humus-rich, slightly acid, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates partial shade. Shelter from cold, drying winds.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Adlumia fungosa
Other names
Allegheny vine, Climbing fumitory, Mountain fring, Mountain fringe, Adlumia cirrhosa, Climbing colicweed, Canary vine, Cypress vine, Fairy creeper, Climbing bleeding heart, Fumaria fungosa
Genus
Adlumia Adlumia
Species
A. fungosa - A. fungosa is a slender, tendril-forming, biennial climber with pinnate, light green, fern-like leaves and, from summer to autumn, nodding panicles of green- or purple-flushed, pale pink or white flowers. As the flowers fade, the petals enclose developing seed capsules.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
White, Pink in Summer; Pink, White in Autumn
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Propagation
Sow seed as soon as ripe or, sow in spring, either in situ or in a cold frame. Tends to self-seed.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Adlumia fungosa (Allegheny vine) will reach a height of 4.5m and a spread of 1m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Prefers fertile, humus-rich, slightly acid, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates partial shade. Shelter from cold, drying winds.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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