Bomarea salsilla

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A deciduous twining climber with underground tubers, and aerial stems bearing lance-shaped, mid-green leaves, to 13cm (5in) long. In summer, it bears rounded, branched flower stems with bell-shaped, crimson or purple-red flowers of 1.5cm long.

Scientific classification

Species: Bomarea salsilla (Bomarea salsilla)
Genus: Bomarea
Family: Alstroemeriaceae

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Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Bomarea salsilla

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Quick identification of Bomarea salsilla

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Bomarea salsilla care guide

Even slightly damp soil, mulch to protect climbing root system
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Even slightly damp soil, mulch to protect climbing root system

Fertilizing

Balanced climbing vine feed every three weeks spring-summer

Pruning

Cut back dead and flowered stems to ground level in winter.

Propagation

Sow seed at 13-16°C (55-61°C) in spring. Divide established plants in late winter or early spring as growth begins.

Growing

Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost, with added sharp sand, in full light with shade from hot sun. Provide support. When in growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; keep just moist in winter. Outdoors, grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun.

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