Periploca (Canary Silkvine)

Canary Silkvine is native to the Canary Islands and the Western Mediterranean (ssp. angustifolia) from sunny spots in sandy to stony soils. It makes rather long, woody vines. Leaves will shed at too high summer temperatures and drought. The typical star like flowers are yellow to maroon red shaded, followed by two capsules which will open to free small narrow seeds on long, silk like parachutes.
Sow flat at 20-25°C in any rather inorganic soil (e.g. crushed lava, some humus added). Reduce watering in winter, keep sunny at minimum 10°C. Note: All species within the family of Asclepiadaceae have poisonous milk sap!
10 seeds per package.

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Periploca laevigata (Canary Silkvine)

1 (3)m, Canary Silkvine is native in rocky soils in the succulent shrub on all Canary Islands. This perennial woody vine makes maroon star like flowers, contrasted in yellowish green on the outside. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in full sun throughout the year at a winter minimum of some 12°C. A very decorative vine for a frostfree wintergarden or heated greenhouse. IX-III.
10 seeds per package.

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seed package (ex El Hierro, Spain)9156

€ 3,99*

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seed package (ex Gran Canaria, Spain)0184

€ 2,99*

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seed package (ex La Palma, Spain)5154

€ 3,99

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seed package (ex Tenerife, Spain)1136

€ 2,99

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