Schisandra sphenanthera

A rare and beautiful deciduous climber native to Southern and Western China, Schisandra sphenanthera has eye-catching orange-red flowers. The flowers are 2 cm or so in diameter and appear in early summer.

A lovely, unusual climber ideal for a position in full sun or light shade up trellis, wires or established trees.

• Position: Sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Moist, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy.  Schisandra sphenanthera requires a warm position with shelter from cold winter winds.
• Flowering Period: May - June.
• Flower Colour: Orange-red.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Schisandra sphenanthera is a medium sized climbing plant which requires support as it will not self-cling.
  • Height: 5 m (16 ft)
  • Spread: 3 m (10 ft)

• Notes: Schisandra sphenanthera  dislikes drying out and will generally not grow well in very free draining, dry soils.