Botanical Name: Distictis buccinatoria
Common Name: Blood-red trumpet vine Type of Plant: dicot: vine Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape vigorous spreading vine climbing by tendrils – will cover extremely large areas and massive walls; one of the most spectacular vines in cultivation Height 50-100' Spread 50-100' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor half-shade to full sun Soil prefers a rich, well-drained soil Hardiness some frost (zones 8, 9, 14-24) Morphology: Leaves pinnate-compound leaves of 2 leaflets, leaflets elliptical, leathery to 4" long scaly – leathery Flowers year round, clusters of 4" long tubular orange red flowers with a yellow throat Fruit narrow capsule to 6" long, brown Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: covers a large wall, fence or arbor very effectively, in Spanish landscapes, as a tropical background plant or large accent vine Landscape Care: Watering needs generous water until established, then needs average watering Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning head back yearly for control of size and spread Pests/Diseases aphids, whitefly Special Conditions/Other Origin: Mexico Family: Bignoniaceae Notes: |
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