Description

If you’re looking for a hardy, evergreen groundcover with a touch of style, Muehlenbeckia complexa, also known as the Creeping Wire Plant, is perfect for South London gardens. This versatile climber and spreader thrives in our urban climate, providing lush, dense green foliage year-round. Its fine, wiry stems and small, round leaves create a soft, almost lace-like effect, making it ideal for adding texture to garden borders, hanging baskets, or even as a cascading plant for walls and fences. Whether you’re looking to cover an unsightly wall or add a beautiful green carpet to your outdoor space, this hardy plant has got you covered.

 

Plants supplied in a growers pot.

 

Key Features & Care:

• Mature Height: 30-60 cm (as a groundcover)


• Mature Spread: 1-2 m (depending on growing conditions)


• Flower Colour: White (small, inconspicuous)


• Flowering Period: Late summer to early autumn


• Foliage: Small, round, dark green leaves with a dense, spreading habit


• Fragrant: No


• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast


• Hardiness: Hardy to -10°C (frost-tolerant)


• Position: Full sun to part shade


• Soil Moisture: Well-drained, moderately dry to moderate moisture


• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral


• Soil Type: Well-draining, loamy or sandy


• Wildlife Friendly: Attracts small pollinators like bees

Perfect For:

• Covering walls, fences, and trellises


• Groundcover in shady or sunny garden spots


• Hanging baskets and container planting


• Adding texture to flower beds and borders

How to Grow:

Muehlenbeckia complexa is incredibly easy to grow and perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance option for their South London garden. Plant it in a well-drained spot, and it will spread quickly to fill spaces, creating a lush, green carpet or climbing framework. While it can handle periods of drought, it thrives best with moderate moisture. For best results, prune occasionally to keep it looking neat, especially if it’s being used as a climber or to cascade from containers.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.