Asparagus verticillatus
- Shrub
- 2-2,5 m high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Silvery-grey foliage
- Decorative fruits
Tall ornamental asparagus, semi-climbing with red berries in autumn.
Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
Ornamental value and special features
Planting density
Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 200 - 250 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | June - July |
| Flower colour | white |
| Leaf colour | gray-green |
| Growth habit | climbing |
| Hardiness | down to about -30°C |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | dry, average |
| Soil | pervious, light |
| Soil fertility | none to little, normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Asparagus verticillatus |
|---|---|
| Genus | Asparagus |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Common names | NL: klimmende asperge |
