Stauntonia hexaphylla
Six leaved stauntonia
Also known as Rajania hexaphylla
- Height × spread
- 10m × 5m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Mild winter to -5C (RHS H3)
- Flowers
- Spring, Summer
Availability
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About this plant
This is an appealing twining climber for a warm and sheltered spot. There are male and female forms of this plant and the female form produces fruit like little purple plums that are edible with a sweet taste. They are only likely to be produced after a good hot summer. The flowers are delightful, borne from mid to late spring and are carried in small clusters. The blooms are snowy white with some variable violet suffusion, probably most noticeable on the freshly opened blooms. The flowers form flare petalled little bells, held on slender stems and are fragrant. The leaves are attractive after the flowers have finished, being a light bright green and broad, with an acute point. They are held on long stalks and are in groups of from three to six leaves, visually appealing.
- Flower colour
- Violet, White
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Fruit colour
- Mauve, Purple
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes
- Shape
- Fan
- Height
- 10m
- Spread
- 5m
- Height in 10 years
- 6m
- Spread in 10 years
- 3m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Flowers in
- Spring, Summer
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Small scale garden, Conservatory
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, likes part shade
- Soil type
- Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Mild winter to -5C (RHS H3)
- Borders & containers
- Borders and containers
- Use for
- Wall cover
- Walls
- South, West facing
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Spring-Summer · Planting
Prune after flowering
Remove any dead or damaged branches, or any growth that looks very untidy. Trim the plant back if necessary to keep it within bounds.
Summer
Summer-Autumn · Planting
Support tall stems
The plant may require support for long stems. Provide an artificial frame which it can grow through, or loosely tie the whole plant. A network of twigs can be woven together to provide a framework through which the plant can grow.
Tall stems can lean or be battered by weather. Support the plant to keep its vertical lines, aiming for a natural appearance which is easy on the eye.