Botanical Name: Podranea ricasoliana
Common Name: Pink trumpet vine Type of Plant: dicot: vine Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, shrubby, twining vine which develops a woody structure as it matures, developing long cane-like stems; foliage can become sparse toward the bottom; semi-deciduous in cold climates Height 20' or more Spread 20' or more Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun preferred Soil prefers a well-drained loamy soil Hardiness some frost – zones 9, 12, 13, 19-24 Morphology: Leaves odd pinnately compound, oppositely arranged, leaflets smooth, oval, to 1" long, with crenate margins Flowers loose clusters of pink tubular flowers with reddish veins within Fruit leathery silique to 1' long, very narrow Propagation: seed, semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: good, loose vining shrub to cover fences or arbors; fairly easy to control and maintain at a reasonable size; does not create an aggressive mat of foliage Landscape Care: Watering likes average watering, can be kept on the dry side Fertilizing slow-release at planting time; can be fed every two or three years Pruning head back to control size; prune hard if frost kills foliage Pests/Diseases none major Special Conditions/Other Origin: South Africa Family: Bignoniaceae Notes: |
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