Botanical Name: Clytostoma callistegioides
Common Name: Violet trumpet vine
Type of Plant: dicot: vine
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape rapid growing vine spreading outwards or climbing upwards by means of tendrils; generally smaller and less rampant than Distictis species
Height 20-30' +
Spread 20-30'+
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoor prefers partial sun, tolerates any exposure
Soil moist, well-draining soils, takes most any soil
Hardiness hardy, prefers mild habitat (zones 9, 13-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnately compound – two leaflets per leaf, opposite, lanceolate-ovate leaflets, 2-4" long, shiny green
Flowers funnel-shaped, pinkish violet, 1-2" long, axillary or terminal panicles – spring, early summer
Fruit elongate capsule, 3-5" long
 
Propagation:
seed, semihardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
excellent large scale vine for flower display; good in tropical or subtropical-themed landscapes; best grown up trellis, arbor or fence with supporting framework
 
Landscape Care:
Watering performs best with regular watering; not especially drought tolerant
Fertilizing balanced in spring, plus iron
Pruning head back and thin out in fall
Pests/Diseases relatively free
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Brazil
Family: Bignoniaceae

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