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Mussaenda erythropylla (Bangkok rose)
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1 hour care
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per year
10m
Max height
Max height
8m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Mussaenda erythropylla
Other names
Bangkok rose
Genus
Mussaenda Mussaenda
Species
M. erythropylla - M. erythropylla is a tender evergreen shrub that climbs by scrambling. It has broadly ovate, bright-green foliage and from summer to autumn, has unusual red and yellow flowers.
Mussaenda erythropylla is: Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
Flower
Yellow, Red in Summer; Yellow, Red in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly
General care
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Mussaenda erythropylla (Bangkok rose) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Conservatory, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, free-draining soil in sun. In colder climates, best grown in a container and overwintered indoors.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Mussaenda erythropylla
Other names
Bangkok rose
Genus
Mussaenda Mussaenda
Species
M. erythropylla - M. erythropylla is a tender evergreen shrub that climbs by scrambling. It has broadly ovate, bright-green foliage and from summer to autumn, has unusual red and yellow flowers.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Yellow, Red in Summer; Yellow, Red in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly
General care
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Mussaenda erythropylla (Bangkok rose) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Conservatory, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, free-draining soil in sun. In colder climates, best grown in a container and overwintered indoors.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
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