Full Sun
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
10a
USDA zone
-1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
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Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Bluebell creeper Overview
Billardiera is a genus containing around 22 evergreen, woody climbing shrub and vine species in the Pittosporaceae family. They are endemic to Australia and the species Billardiera heterophylla is commonly cultivated, it also goes by the name bluebell creeper. Foliage is leathery and arranged alternately and 5-petalled, bell-shaped flowers are either solitary or borne in clusters. They are most frequently grown for their ornamental fruits, which range in colour from red-green to deep purple or vibrant red.
Common problems with Bluebell creeper
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How to propagate Bluebell creeper
Cuttings
You can propagate from seeds in the spring or softwood or greenwood cuttings in late spring to early summer.
Seed
Special features of Bluebell creeper
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Bluebell creeper
Grown for their attractive, blue flowers.