Copihue
Category: Climber
Chile's national flower. A highly ornamental climbing plant with large hanging flowers in shades of pink, red, or white. Highly valued for its beauty and cultural symbolism.
Characteristics
- Watering
- • Moderate to high • Keep moisture constant • Does not tolerate drought
- Soil
- • Acidic, rich in organic matter • Moist but well drained
- Blooms
- October – March Abundant, long-lasting blooms
- Exposure
- • Partial shade to full shade • Avoid strong direct sun
- Fruit
- Yes (elongated fruit) • Edible in some varieties
- Size
- • Climber, 3–4 m • Slow to moderate growth
- Use
- • Premium ornamental • Shaded gardens • Cultural value
- Propagation
- • Cuttings • Seeds (slow)