Caucasian Spinach
Hablitzia tamnoides
Also known as
Scandinavian spinach
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Partial Shade
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H6
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
3m | Max | 2.5m |
1m | Min | 1m |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
Caucasian Spinach Overview
Hablitzia tamnoides is an edible perennial species from the Amaranthaceae family. Ccommonly known as Caucasian Spinach, this plant has a climbing habit and produces heart-shaped green leaves. Flowers are small and yellow-green to whitish in colour.
How to propagate Caucasian Spinach
Seed
From seeds. Stratification (cold treatment) of seeds helps germination.
Division
Root division.
Special features of Caucasian Spinach
Attractive leaves
Other uses of Caucasian Spinach
A reliable, perennial with leaves and stalks that can be used like spinach in pies, pizzas, curries, vegetable dishes etc.