Chilean Bellflower
Lapageria rosea
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Basic Information
Family: Philesiaceae
Genus: lapageria
Plant ID (slug): lapageria-rosea
Numeric ID: 21798
USDA Hardiness: 8-11
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Lapageria rosea is an evergreen Climber growing to 5 m (16ft) by 5 m (16ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to December, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
S. America - Argentina, Chile.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade; North Wall. By.
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[2, 139, 163, 177, 200]. A sweet white juicy pulp, the yellow fruits are the size of a hen's egg[183].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Lapageria rosea Chilean Bellflower