Muehlenbeckia — 6 species
Botanical species in the genus Muehlenbeckia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Muehlenbeckia adpressa
Muehlenbeckia adpressa
Family: Polygonaceae
Cultivation
Requires a well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade. This species is not very hardy in Britain, it requires greenhouse protection in the winter according to some reports, whilst another says that it is possibly hardy in the mildest areas of Britain and another says that it grows luxuriantly in Cornwall. A climbing plant that supports itself by twining around other plants etc.
Full cultivation guide →Muehlenbeckia astonii
Muehlenbeckia astonii
Family: Polygonaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors at least in the milder parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Muehlenbeckia australis
Muehlenbeckia australis
Family: Polygonaceae
Cultivation
Requires a well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade. Not very hardy in Britain. Plants tolerate temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c.
Full cultivation guide →Muehlenbeckia axillaris
Muehlenbeckia axillaris
Family: Polygonaceae
Cultivation
Requires a well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade. Plants are not hardy outside the milder areas of Britain, but given a position sheltered from cold drying winds they tolerate temperatures down to about -15°c. A climbing plant that supports itself by twining around other plants etc.
Full cultivation guide →Muehlenbeckia chilensis
Muehlenbeckia chilensis
Family: Polygonaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors at least in the milder parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Muehlenbeckia complexa
Muehlenbeckia complexa
Family: Polygonaceae
Cultivation
Requires a well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade. Very tolerant of maritime exposure. This species is hardy to about -5°c.
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