Philesia Species, Austral Bellflower, Chilean Bellflower

Philesiamagellanica

Genus
Philesia (fih-LEEZ-ee-uh)
Species
magellanica (ma-jell-AN-ee-kuh)
Synonym
Philesia buxifolia
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Francisco, California

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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U
(Zone 9b) | November 2004 | neutral

The natural habitat of this beautiful plant is the Chilean Rainforest (also found in Argentina). Since it grows under the protection of ...Read More

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J
San Francisco, CA | November 2004 | positive

Little-known cousin to the Chilean Bellflower (Lapageria rosea). The flowers are almost the same size as Lapageria (about 2"), and it su...Read More

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