Characteristics
Climbing bush of deciduous leaves, appreciated for its violet-blue hanging flower racemes, creating an elegant weeping effect to the overall design.
Location
Outside exposed to the sun the whole year.
Watering
Abundant in summer and moderatein winter.
Fertilization
Spring and autumn.
Re-potting
Every 2 or 3 years in spring.
Substrate
100% Akadama, or mixed with a 20% of volcanic earth.
Pruning and pinching
Pruning
Pruning is done at the beginning of the sprouting season in spring.
Pinching
When the shoots have grown to 6 to 8 leaves, cut down to 2 leaves. Remove the shoots that grow excessively.
Wiring
Spring.
Curiosities
This plant is widely distributed, covering pergolas which get covered in odorous flowers of violet colour in spring.