Evergreen Patagonian climber with leathery dark leaves and large pendant waxy bell flowers in deep crimson, pink, or white — among the most exquisite climbing flowers in cultivation. The national flower of Chile.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 8–10 | −12.2 °C to 4.4 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H3 | −5 °C to 1 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 9 | −1 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 2–5 | −10 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Native to the Valdivian temperate rainforest of southern Chile — climbs through evergreen understorey trees
- National flower of Chile
- Demanding cultivation — needs cool moist root run, shaded position, acidic humus-rich soil; succeeds in cool maritime gardens (western UK, Ireland, Tasmania, New Zealand)
- Slow growing but very long lived once established
Categories
Related plants
Cross-check Chilean bellflower (Copihue) against your zones