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Beautiful blooms of the Podranea ricasoliana or Pink Trumpet Vine |
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Podranea ricasoliana
(Pink Trumpet Vine) |
Synonyms: Pondorea ricasoliana, Tecoma Ricasoliana, Tecoma Mckenii
Family: Bignoniaceae
Origin: South Africa
Light: Full sun
Height: Up to 20'
Spacing: 4-6'
Blooms: Cliusters of fragrant, pink, trumpet-shaped flowers, late Spring
Foliage: Glossy dark green,
leathery
Soil: Well-drained,
poor
Water: Regular
Propagation: Seeds, hardwood cuttings, layering
Uses: Trellis, arbors, hedges
Comments: Podranea ricasoliana or Pink Trumpet Vine or Pondorea
ricasoliana or Tecoma Ricasoliana or Tecoma Mckenii is a lovely heat-tolerant perennial
vine that attracts hummingbirds. This climber is a self-seeder and has a fast growth.
There are umpteen papery seeds enclosed in a hard brown elongated
seedpod which will split open when fully ripe to self-sow. Prune plant
in Spring to maintain shape and for abundant blooms. Protect
Podranea ricasoliana vine from frost. I allow my Pink Trumpet Vine
climb up my upper front porch and let the flowers are so lovely when
they dangle from the railings. When part of a branch touches the soil,
roots will form.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
