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Climber Wall ShrubConservatory Greenhouse
Podranea ricasoliana
pink trumpet vine
A fast-growing, frost-tender, evergreen, twining climber to 4m or more. Glossy, dark green leaves are divided into seven to nine, lance-shaped leaflets. Loose clusters of fragrant, trumpet-shaped, pink flowers with darker veining are borne from spring to autumn
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any fertile, well-drained soil in full sun and provide support. Frost-tender so grow under glass in frost-prone areas
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Climber and wall shrubs
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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