Monday, 28 July 2014

Two Evergreen climbers from Chile



Cissus striata
Cissus striata
There are not that many evergreen climbers hardy in the UK, and this South American vine is worth considering for sheltered sites, especially in shady spots. It's a close relative of the Virginia Creepers and Boston Ivies (Parthenocissus sp) but with neat glossy leaves and far less rampageous. The clusters of small reddish flowers are worth having.
Cissus striata
Can also be grown as a house plant.
(Now more correctly known as Clematocissus striata)
£20


Ercilla volubilis
Ercilla volubilis
An unusual Chilean climber related to Phytolacca with small wavy matt evergreen leaves, and clusters of pink scented fluffy inflorescences in spring. 
Ercilla volubilis
Can be trained on a sunny wall or growing through a large shrub or as ground cover. Hardy and adaptable with a bit of shelter.
£20

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