Botanical Name: Antigonon leptopus
Common Name: Coral vine, Queen’s wreath, Rosa de Montana Type of Plant: dicot: vine Habit of Growth: Overall Shape very fast-growing deciduous vine which thrives in warm, sunny areas, climbs vigorously by twining stems and tendrils; overall effect is rambling and tropical Height 40' or more Spread 40' or more Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun – thrives the warmest locations Soil tolerates most soils, including alkaline Hardiness some frost – zones 12, 13, 18-21 (wind sheltered in 22-24) Morphology: Leaves mostly cordate to hastate, to 4" long and across, very soft-textured to the touch; medium green color Flowers racemes of small pink flowers 1/4" in diameter; clusters appear at leaf axils and at ends of branches in summer and fall Fruit black achene Propagation: seed and softwood cuttings Usage: large-scale tropical or desert vine used on large fences, arbors or trellises; grown for vigorous growth, pink flowers Landscape Care: Watering prefers to be on the dry side, do not over-watr Fertilizing slow-release at planting only Pruning head back to control size in winter when vine is dormant Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other Origin: Mexico Family: Polygonaceae Notes: |
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