Rebecca

Australian ivy

Muehlenbeckia Complexa; Australian maidenhair vine; Mattress vine; Necklace vine

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  Easy care
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  Most light conditions

• Rebecca likes...
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    A bright spot

    She likes to grow in brightly lit spots - either in full sun or in bright shade (so, slightly away from a site that receives direct sunlight).

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    Shelter

    Not the biggest fan of cold winds so avoid if you're on an exposed balcony or terrace, or make sure that she's protected by a larger windbreak plant

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Muelenbeckia complexa

  Nickname

  Austrailian maidenhair vine; Mattress vine; Necklace vine

  Plant type

  Climber

  Air purifying

  Yes

  Plant height (including pot)

  10-20cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Yes

  Nursery pot size

  9cm

• About muehlenbeckia

  Also known as Australian ivy, Rebecca will climb (if provided with support), creep or trail and produce delicate white flowers in Summer and fruit in Autumn. Can grow up to 40cm per year. Great for providing a pretty ground cover.

  It will require tying to a support if you want it to climb. Feel free to cut back old or overlong shoots - no harm will be caused by clean, sharp pruning.

  We recommend planting one Rebecca every 15cm (i.e. four would fit neatly in a 60cm long trough). If she's to be planted in one of our troughs, she'll need some of our compost to do this.

  Try Rebecca as an attractive alternative to ivy as a trailer for troughs and pots. Not only will she love lounging outside, she's also more than happy to come inside - great on shelves and worktops.