Argyreia speciosa (Small wood rose)

Botanical name: Argyreia speciosa
Common name(s): Small wood rose
Categories: Climbers and Creepers

Plant description:

This member of the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae) is a rampant deciduous climber with large, heart-shaped leaves and mauve flowers, which are followed by small fruits. The fruits burst when dry, to form small ‘wood roses’. It grows best in warm, humid areas. It is sought after by flower arrangers.

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Argyreia speciosa requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Plant Attributes
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Botanical name	Argyreia speciosa
Plant Care	Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost. Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa.
Categories	Climbers and Creepers
Flowers	Has mauve flowers, which are followed by small fruits.
Common name(s)	Small wood rose
Origin	Tropical america
Foliage	deciduous climber with large, heart-shaped leaves.
Fruit	The fruits burst when dry, to form small ‘wood roses’

Has mauve flowers, which are followed by small fruits.

deciduous climber with large, heart-shaped leaves.

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Argyreia speciosa (Small wood rose)