Podranea ricasoliana

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pink trumpet vine

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Synonyms

Tecoma ricasoliana

Climber Wall Shrub Conservatory Greenhouse
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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

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

4-8 metres

Max Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres
Max Height
4-8 metres

Growing Conditions

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

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
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)
H1C

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Bignoniaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
Genus
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

Pruning group 12

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free