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Stauntonia hexaphylla

Stauntonia hexaphylla
Japanese staunton vine, lance-leafed staunton vine ,Stauntonia Vine,

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Well-packaged plant, not very large indeed. Once planted, it grew 40 cm (16in) in three weeks. Can't wait for the flowers!

olivier, 19/04/2020

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This vigorous, semi-hardy and evergreen climbing plant is distinguished by its lobed foliage, with a shiny dark green colour, reminiscent of that of the chestnut tree. Its highly fragrant spring flowering takes the form of white-cream bell-shaped flowers tinged with purple. Stauntonia should be planted in a rather acidic soil, not too dry and in a shaded position. Their growth is fast. This one apparently is one of the hardiest.
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
10 m
Spread at maturity
3 m
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -9°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

The Stauntonia hexaphylla is a luxuriant and evergreen climbing plant that is suitable for most temperate climates. This Japanese and Korean species is distinguished by its beautiful lobed foliage, which is a shiny dark green, somewhat reminiscent of chestnut or Akebia leaves. Its extraordinary, scented spring flowering takes the form of small white-cream bell-shaped flowers that turn violet over time. A few edible, juicy and purple fruits are produced during the hottest summers. This exuberant plant will bring an exotic touch and a lot of character to shaded areas of the garden.

The Stauntonia hexaphylla belongs to the family Lardizabalaceae. This climbing plant is monoecious (with male and female flowers on single plants) and originates from southern Japan and Korea, where it grows in dense forests at low altitudes. It is an evergreen woody vine that can reach a height of 10m (33ft) and a width of 3 to 4m (10 to 13ft). Its growth is rapid. The young branches and stems are green and striated, while the older branches are covered in rough grey-brown bark. Its leaves are compound, consisting of 6-7 ovate to elliptical leaflets, measuring 6 to 10cm (2 to 4in) in length and 2.5 to 4.5cm (1 to 2in) in width, each carried by a long petiole. They are amber-coloured in spring, dark greenish-blue, glossy, and have a leathery appearance. This plant produces either male or female flowers at the beginning of spring, which have different appearances. The female flowers are whitish-green, with slightly striated purple sepals, while the male flowers are more colourful. They are all deliciously scented and appear as campanulate bell-shaped flowers measuring 4cm (2in) in length, composed only of sepals with a waxy texture. The flowers are grouped in clusters. The flowering is followed, in warm climates, by the formation of a few purple fruits in autumn, measuring 5 to 6cm (2in) in length, oval and verrucate, which are edible and highly valued in Japan.

The Stauntonia hexaphylla transports the gardener, through its fragrance, to distant horizons, and if allowed, it will vigorously climb to the tops of trees, perfuming a whole area of the garden and extending beyond fences. It requires a very sheltered position under most temperate climates, although some reliable sources have observed that it can tolerate temperatures as low as -8°C (17.6°F). By training the voluble stems as they grow, this shade-loving plant can be used to cover a garden shelter, a shaded pergola, a large north-facing wall, or even an imposing tree that may look a bit sad in winter, such as a cedar. However, its strong personality and vigour allow for few associations with other climbers, except perhaps for a pairing with a Clematis terniflora or vitalba, which have a very wild appearance.

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Stauntonia hexaphylla (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 10 m
Spread at maturity 3 m
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time April to May
Inflorescence Corymb
Flower size 4 cm
Fragrance Fragrant, Floral, penetrating, sweet.
Fruit colour violet

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Stauntonia

Species

hexaphylla

Family

Lardizabalaceae

Other common names

Japanese staunton vine, lance-leafed staunton vine ,Stauntonia Vine,

Origin

Southeast Asia

Product reference826561

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Planting and care

Install the Stauntonia hexaphylla in a semi-shaded or shaded area in a warm climate, well sheltered and protected from prevailing winds. A plant that has been in the ground for several years will better withstand the cold (up to -8°C (17.6°F) at its lowest). This species seems to tolerate relative drought better once well established. Plant it in a well-drained, fertile and humus-rich soil, low in limestone and remaining fairly moist. Train as the plant grows. Water regularly, especially in hot and dry weather. The Stauntonia does not require any particular pruning, but you can trim it to contain its vigorous growth. A tip: prune the young shoots to just 2 or 3 leaves, as that's where the flowers for the following year will appear!

Planting period

Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to May
Type of support Arbour, Pergola, Tree

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Climbing, Greenhouse
Hardiness Hardy down to -9°C (USDA zone 8b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil moisture Moist soil, fertile, draining, humus-bearing.

Care

Pruning instructions The Stauntonia does not require any specific pruning, you can prune it at the end of winter to control its vigorous growth. A tip: prune the young shoots in summer to just 2 or 3 leaves, as it is at this level that the flowers of the following year will appear!
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March, July
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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