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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