Muehlenbeckia axillaris

Name: Muehlenbeckia axillaris - 1.5 litre container
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10290d
Price: 19.04 NZD
Availability: InStock

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Muehlenbeckia axillaris, commonly known as Creeping Wire Vine or Pohuehue, forms a dense mat of wiry stems carrying tiny, glossy green leaves. Masses of small, cream-coloured flowers are borne through summer and result in small, white berries in autumn. This NZ native typically grows to 20 cm tall and 1 m wide. Muehlenbeckia axillaris is great for covering large areas such as a bank and makes for an effective and attractive ground cover.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Groundcovers
Height:	20 cm
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Ground covering, Paths & Steps
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Creeping Wire Plant, Small Leaf Creeping Wire Vine, Pōhuehue, Creeping Wire Vine, Muehlenbeckia Wire Vine, Creeping Wire Vine Muehlenbeckia axillaris, Muehlenbeckia axillaris Creeping Wire Vine, Muehlenbeckia Ground Cover, Creeping Wire

Muehlenbeckia axillaris Details

Muehlenbeckia axillaris, commonly known as Creeping Wire Vine or Pohuehue, is a low growing, groundcover plant. It forms a dense mat of wiry stems carrying tiny, glossy green leaves. During the colder months the foliage tends to develop bronze tones. Masses of small, cream-coloured flowers are borne through summer and result in small, white berries in autumn. This NZ native typically grows to 20 cm tall and 1 m wide, performing best when planted in in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. The Creeping Wire Vine is tolerant of extended dry periods, coastal conditions, moderate wind, frost, and cool climates. This plant is great for covering large areas such as a bank and makes for an effective and attractive ground cover. Muehlenbeckia axillaris is a low maintenance plant is also well suited to urban plantings that experience a reasonable amount of foot traffic. It is favoured by landscape designers across NZ.