Mitraria coccinea - 10-15 CM C2

Description
The Mützenstrauch (Mitraria coccinea) is a very popular evergreen container plant. Its decorative flowers are tubular and appear from April to September. The dark green leaves are broadly lanceolate. The location should be semi-shady to shady and sheltered. Well-drained, loamy and slightly acidic soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Mützenstrauch reaches a height of approx. 2.5 m and grows up to 2.5 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* suitable for containers

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Mützenstrauch are dark green, broadly lanceolate and coarsely serrated.

Growth
Creeping or climbing.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Flower
Mitraria coccinea forms tubular, orange-red flowers from April.

Use
Tubs, balcony/terrace, conservatory