Asparagus verticillatus plant

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

Small groups

Ornamental value and special features

Bark & branches Berries & fruits Bizarre

Planting density

Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 200 - 250 cm
Flowering time June - July
Flower colour White
Leaf colour Grey-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