Lophospermum erubescens

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Synonyms

Asarina erubescens
Maurandya erubescens

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A climbing evergreen perennial usually grown as an annual, with twining leaf-stalks, triangular leaves and solitary, trumpet-shaped rose-pink flowers to 7cm in length, in summer and autumn

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

1.5-2.5 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
1.5-2.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H2

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Plantaginaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
Genus
Lophospermum can be deciduous or evergreen perennials, climbers or shrubs, with triangular or ovate leaves and solitary, axillary funnel-shaped flowers
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Mexico

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in a sandy, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 19-24°C in early spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Patio and container plants
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free