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Asteranthera ovata (Estrellita)
1 hour care
per year
per year
4m
Max height
Max height
2m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Asteranthera ovata
Other names
Estrellita, Columnea ovata, Asteranthera chiloensis
Genus
Asteranthera Asteranthera
Species
A. ovata - A. ovata is a self-clinging, branching, borderline hardy, evergreen climber with rounded to ovate, bristly, toothed, dark green leaves and tubular, softly hairy, white-marked, red flowers with spreading petal lobes.
Asteranthera ovata is: Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
Flower
Veined, Flushed white, Red in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Typically needs little to no pruning.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Asteranthera ovata (Estrellita) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 2m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Sub-Tropical, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
In very cold areas, grow in a cool greenhouse or conservatory in ericaceous compost in full light with moderate humidity and shade from hot sun. In growth, water freely & feed monthly. Outdoors, requires a cool, humid climate in moderately fertile, acid soil in partial shade with shelter from cold, drying winds. Grow up a tree, on a shaded wall, or over logs in woodland.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1)
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Botanical name
Asteranthera ovata
Other names
Estrellita, Columnea ovata, Asteranthera chiloensis
Genus
Asteranthera Asteranthera
Species
A. ovata - A. ovata is a self-clinging, branching, borderline hardy, evergreen climber with rounded to ovate, bristly, toothed, dark green leaves and tubular, softly hairy, white-marked, red flowers with spreading petal lobes.
Native to
Argentina, Chile
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Veined, Flushed white, Red in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Typically needs little to no pruning.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Asteranthera ovata (Estrellita) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 2m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Sub-Tropical, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
In very cold areas, grow in a cool greenhouse or conservatory in ericaceous compost in full light with moderate humidity and shade from hot sun. In growth, water freely & feed monthly. Outdoors, requires a cool, humid climate in moderately fertile, acid soil in partial shade with shelter from cold, drying winds. Grow up a tree, on a shaded wall, or over logs in woodland.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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