Muehlenbeckia complexa 'Texture Big Leaf'

Also Known As

Muehlenbeckia complexa 'Big Leaf'
Muehlenbeckia complexa 'Large Leaf Form'
Big Leaf Wire Vine
Large Leaf Wire Vine

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, vine

size

H: 1'-10'
W: 1'-10'

planting zones

7a-11

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Muehlenbeckia complexa 'Texture Big Leaf' plant details

Muehlenbeckia complexa 'Texture Big Leaf' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover vine with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Muehlenbeckia complexa 'Texture Big Leaf'

Plant type: perennial groundcover vine
Plant family: polygonaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 10 FT - wide, 1 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, trellis, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Muehlenbeckia complexa 'Texture Big Leaf'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This dense mass of wiry stems and glossy leaves forms a scrambling, weed-smothering 6-9' ground and stump coverer or a small shrub great for growing on topiary frames; forms a dense jungly glossy mass. S-Sh/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Muehlenbeckia complexa ‘Big Leaf’ is a twining, evergreen groundcover featuring larger, round, light green leaves on wire like stems. Displays tiny, creamy-green flowers. Creeping Wire Vine likes any well-drained soil. This low growing CLIFF HANGER® plant will form a trailing mat of foliage and is a good selection for rock walls and containers.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

A straightforward cultivar name for a robust form, shared by Texture Plants of Christchurch, New Zealand, collected quite probably from Three Kings Island. The large leaves, on the same dark stems as others in the genus, can exceed 1" in diameter. Forms a vigorous vine, to 10 ft or more, or a formidable ground cover / spiller. Can root along the stems and could be a bit energetic for the small garden. It can definitely be useful in urban spaces, or where good coverage is wanted in sun to part shade. Spreads slowly or not at all away from summer water, a good control in the American west. Though its origins suggest tenderness, all indications suggest frost hardiness to the single digits F, USDA zone 7b. Wonderful hanging basket or container filler.

By: Cistus Nursery

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Gardening facts about Muehlenbeckia complexa 'Texture Big Leaf' plant

How to Grow Muehlenbeckia complexa 'Texture Big Leaf'

Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy

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