Plants
Pileostegia viburnoides / Pileostegia viburnoides
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Geographical origin: Asia.
Adult Dimensions: Height up to 4m, spread up to 2m.
Foliage: Evergreen.
Type of soil: Moist and rich. Dislikes calcareous soil. (Not limy or chalky soil).
Climate: Hardy up to -12°C.
Site: Shade to Partial shade.
Characteristics and uses:
The Pileostegia viburnoides also called false Viburnum is a superb, climbing plant which has evergreen foliage and clings on to its support by itself. In the spring, its young shoots take a bronze tint. The Pileostegia produces long panicles of white flowers at the end of summer. Ideal grown in containers on a terrace or a balcony let it climb on a trellis for a screening effect. It can also be planted directly into the ground against a wall providing that heath peat is added to the soil beforehand. -
