Sollya heterophylla

Scientific Name: Billardiera heterophylla

Also Known As

Australian Bluebell Vine
Bluebell Creeper

Plant type

shrub, groundcover, vine

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

9b-10b

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Sollya heterophylla plant details

Sollya heterophylla is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub or vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue flowers emerge followed by blue and purple fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sollya heterophylla

Plant type: groundcover shrub or vine
Plant family: pittosporaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, long-blooming, spreading, trellis, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sollya heterophylla

USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A shrubby vine to about 4 ft tall that's laden with delicate purple-blue bells of flowers from mid-spring until frost. The foliage and stems could be damaged at about 20F, but the plant will recover from 15F or lower. For a protected spot in the Portland garden, or makes an excellent container plant. Blooms on new wood. Bright shade to part sun.

By: Cistus Nursery

A strange Indo-Australian plant in the Pittosporacaea, nearly monotypic there being only one other species, heterophylla is a somewhat twining shrub that grows to 5' or so and bears terminal cymes of blue flowers, definitely tender, but a cool tub specimen for the deck.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Forms a loose, spreading shrub 2-3' across or, if given support, climbs to 6-8'. Light and delicate foliage is narrow, glossy green to 2" long. Brilliant purple-blue flowers appear through most of summer. Guard against snails and slugs. Western Australia.

By: Native Sons

Creeping groundcover, or climbing shrub that can reach up to 6 feet when supported. Bright blue bell-shaped flowers bloom in the summer. Hardy to 25°F.