Pink Trumpet Vine
Scientific Name: Podranea ricasoliana (Tanfani) Sprague
Synonym: Pandorea ricasoliana, Tecoma ricasoliana
Family: Bignoniaceae
Sunset®: 9, 11-13, 19-27
USDA: 9b-10
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 26°F (-3°C)
Heat Tolerance: Will take full sun in Phoenix, but avoid reflected heat.
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: South Africa (Eastern Cape coast)
Growth Habits: Evergreen or deciduous twining vine, rapidly growing to 20 feet tall (6 m)
Watering Needs: Little to moderate water, needs good drainage.
Propagation: Cuttings in summer, seeds in the spring
Podranea is an anagram of the closely related genus Pandorea.
Blooming Habits:
Pink flowers in spring and fall, near everblooming in mild climates
Fruiting Habits:
The fruit is a long, flattened capsule. The flat brown seeds have a large papery wing.
Culture:
Likes a nutrient rich, well drained soil. Prune annually.
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