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White Bryony

White Bryony

Product number: 345540
Origin: Europe
Latin: Bryonia alba

A vigorous grower that can easily cover a hedge with its maple-like leaves and white flowers, which develop into (first red, then purple) berries. The plant is poisonous (but not for birds) and is widely recommended in traditional homeopathy. Expert use is, of course, a prerequisite, so be well-informed! An enlarged root forms underground. Cultivating it in a large pot is a good option to prevent it from spreading.

Names:
Latin: Bryonia alba
Dutch: Witte heggerank
Also: Wilde Hop
English: White Bryony, Wild Hop, English Mandrake, Kudzu of the Northwest, Devil’s Turnip

Sowing method: 2-4 weeks in a warm, humid spot (seed swells), then place the seed tray in the refrigerator for 4-6 weeks (germination hormones are activated), followed by returning it to a warmer spot (germination follows).

Sowing/planting time:

March
April
May

Harvesting time:

August
September
October

Soil type:

All soil types

Cultivation location:

Indoors
Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

Sun
Partial shade

Flower colour: Little white flowers
Origin: Europe
Average growth height: More than 200 cm
Annual or perennial: Perennial
Attractive to insects: N/A
Winter hardy: Moderately frost hardy
Ease of cultivation: Advanced

Latin: Bryonia alba
Dutch: White bryony
Also known as: Wild Hops
English: White Bryony, Wild Hop, English Mandrake, Kudzu of the Northwest, Devil’s Turnip