Asteranthera ovata
Estrellita, Columnea ovata, Asteranthera chiloensis
Asteranthera Asteranthera
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
Climbing
Veined, Flushed white, Red in Summer
Dark-green in All seasons
Generally disease-free.
Typically needs little to no pruning.
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Asteranthera ovata (Estrellita) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 2m after 5-10 years.
Beds and borders, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Sub-Tropical, Wallside and trellises
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.
Loamy
Moist but well-drained
Acid
Partial Shade
North, East, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1)
Asteranthera ovata
Estrellita, Columnea ovata, Asteranthera chiloensis
Asteranthera Asteranthera
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.
Argentina, Chile
Evergreen
Climbing
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Veined, Flushed white, Red in Summer
Dark-green in All seasons
Generally disease-free.
Typically needs little to no pruning.
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Asteranthera ovata (Estrellita) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 2m after 5-10 years.
Beds and borders, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Sub-Tropical, Wallside and trellises
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.
Loamy
Moist but well-drained
Acid
Partial Shade
North, East, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, East, West | Tell us... |
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Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1) | Tell us... |
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