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 Notes: |
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