Petrea volubilis 'Snow Stars'
Petrea volubilis 'Snow Stars'
Botanical NameĀ Petrea volubilis 'Snow Stars'
Common Name Petrea snow star, Queen's Wreath, Sandpaper Vine
At a Glance
- Proven Winners Plants
- Hardy
- Tolerate light frosts
- Water wise once established
- Promise to flower
- Bee attracting
Approximate Full Growth Size
Description
Description
Petrea, commonly called Queenās Wreath and the Sand Paper plants. Petra volubilis is well known to gardeners in sub-tropical and tropical gardens. āSnow Starsā, this rare white form grows to around 2.5 metres if not pruned. It will grow dome-shaped if freestanding but if allowed to climb a trellis of a small tree will scramble higher. Petrea āSnow Starsā is a member of one of the most beautiful of semi-tropical to tropical vines. Native from Mexico to Central America and slow-growing āSnow Starsā will attain 2.5metres over several years and is easily maintained in a compact form not really needing a trellis. Ā
Care
Care
It will grow dome-shaped if freestanding but if allowed to climb a trellis of a small tree will scramble higher. Prune to suit after flowering. This petrea is a hungery feeder, ensure you provide them with slow release fertilizer if the leaves turn to a lime green from the dark green they should producte.
Growth Size
Growth Size
2.5m high - if given a surface to climb on
50cm high - if unassisted
2m wide
Position
Position
Full sun
Part Sun
Part Shade
Water-wise
Tolerate light frosts
Flowering Time
Flowering Time
Spring
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