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Muehlenbeckia astonii (Wiggy-wig bush)
1 hour care
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3m
Max height
Max height
3m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Muehlenbeckia astonii
Other names
Wiggy-wig bush, Shrubby tororaro
Genus
Muehlenbeckia Muehlenbeckia
Species
M. astonii - M. astonii is a tender, dense, domed, deciduous to semi-evegreen shrub with crooked, reddish-brown stems bearing small, rounded to heart-shaped, bright green leaves and, in summer, insignificant, greenish-white to pale pink flowers followed by three-angled, dark brown fruit.
Muehlenbeckia astonii is: Deciduous
Habit
Domed, Dense
Flower
Greenish-white in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Bright-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Muehlenbeckia astonii (Wiggy-wig bush) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Low Maintenance, Hedging/Screens, Foliage only, Cottage/Informal, Containers, City, Beds and borders, Banks and Slopes
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun with midday shade. Shelter from cold drying winds. A mulch over the root stock ensures survival in a harsh winter. Suitable for use as an informal hedge.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Muehlenbeckia astonii
Other names
Wiggy-wig bush, Shrubby tororaro
Genus
Muehlenbeckia Muehlenbeckia
Species
M. astonii - M. astonii is a tender, dense, domed, deciduous to semi-evegreen shrub with crooked, reddish-brown stems bearing small, rounded to heart-shaped, bright green leaves and, in summer, insignificant, greenish-white to pale pink flowers followed by three-angled, dark brown fruit.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Domed, Dense
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Colour
Flower
Greenish-white in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Bright-green in Autumn
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Muehlenbeckia astonii (Wiggy-wig bush) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Low Maintenance, Hedging/Screens, Foliage only, Cottage/Informal, Containers, City, Beds and borders, Banks and Slopes
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun with midday shade. Shelter from cold drying winds. A mulch over the root stock ensures survival in a harsh winter. Suitable for use as an informal hedge.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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