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Sollya heterophylla

Australian Bluebell Creeper

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

 

Description

The Australian Bluebell creeper is a spreading evergreen shrub that grows 2'-3' tall, or a climbing vine that grows to 8' tall with support. It has attractive, glossy green foliage and blue, bell-shaped summer flowers. This shrub can tolerate full sun or part shade on the coast , and part shade inland. It can grow under Eucalyptus trees, and needs good drainage. The Australian Bluebell Creeper is also drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover, Vine

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.