- Botanical name: Mitraria coccinea
- Common name: Mitre flower
- Family: Gesneriaceae
- Plant Type: Climber, Conservatory
Orange
Red
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
Mirtre flower, Mitraria coccinea, is an exotic spreading perennial native to Chile. It can be grown as a scrambling vine or trained to grow as a climber, usually in a conservatory but it may also be grown in very sheltered gardens. It bears large, orange-scarlet, tubular flowers in summer, which contrast beautifully with its dark green leaves. Eventually it can grow into a small shrub.
Grow Mitraria coccinea in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered spot or under glass. Protect from frost in winter and feed regularly during the flowering season, especially if growing in a container.
How to grow Mitraria coccinea
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Plant size
2m height
2m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Half hardy, tender
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
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Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
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Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Mitraria coccinea and wildlife
Mitraria coccinea has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Mitraria coccinea poisonous?
Mitraria coccinea has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
