Muehlenbeckia complexa (Australian ivy)

Other names: Mattress vine, Wire vine, Muehlenbeckia axillaris, Australian maidenhair vine, Maidenhair vine, Necklace vine, Wire plant

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Species

M. complexa is a tender, vigorous, deciduous creeping shrub or twining climber with round, dark green leaves and racemes of small greenish-white flowers in summer, followed by fleshy, white fruit.

Season of interest

Flower
	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Flower
Foliage
	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Foliage

Height and spread

Metric |
Imperial

Height and spread Metric \| Imperial
Size	Max height	Max spread	To maturity
6 m	6 m	5-10 years
19 ft	19 ft	5-10 years

Height and spread

Metric |
Imperial

Size

Max height

Max spread

To maturity

6 m

5-10 years

19 ft

5-10 years

Where to grow

Soil

Soil type

Chalky
Loamy
Sandy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid
Alkaline
Neutral

Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade
Full Sun

Aspect

West
South

Exposure

Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun with midday shade. Shelter from cold drying winds. A mulch over the root stock ensures survival in a harsh winter.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Ground Cover, Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises, Foliage only

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Moderate/Medium

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Climbing, Trailing

Native to

New Zealand

Drought tolerant

Flood tolerant

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning and propagation

Pruning

Pruning group after 11 after flowering.

Propagation methods

Semi-ripe cuttings

Pests and diseases

Pests

Diseases

Monthly care advice

Prune vigorous spring flowering climbers

Tie climbers in to a frame support

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

Protect from cold drying winds (in cold areas)

Take semi-ripe cuttings

Plant in moist but well-drained soil (spring)

Sow seeds in containers with heat (spring)

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Muehlenbeckia complexa Australian ivy

Muehlenbeckia astonii Wiggy-wig bush

Muehlenbeckia axillaris Creeping wire vine

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Species

Season of interest

Flower

Foliage

Height and spread

Height and spread

Where to grow

Soil

Soil type

Soil drainage

Soil pH

Conditions

Sunlight

Aspect

Exposure

Plant details

Additional plant details

Cultivation

Suggested uses

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

Foliage

Habit

Native to

Drought tolerant

Flood tolerant

Toxicity

Plant care

Pruning and propagation

Pruning

Propagation methods

Pests and diseases

Pests

Diseases

Monthly care advice

Other plants

Plants in this Genus (3)

Plants in this Genus (3)

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Companion plants (0)

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This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009