Aeschynanthus pulcher
red bugle vine
A climbing evergreen sub-shrub to 70cm in height, with aerial rooting stems bearing oval leaves and terminal clusters of bright red tubular flowers 6cm in length, yellow in the throat
Synonyms
Aeschynanthus 'Jack Lobbianus'Aeschynanthus javanicus hort.
see moreAeschynanthus lobbianus
Aeschynanthus parvifolius
Aeschynanthus lanceolatus
Aeschynanthus pulchra
Aeschynanthus lamponga
Aeschynanthus radicans lobbianus
Aeschynanthus boschianus
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Red | Green | ||
Autumn | Red | Green | ||
Winter | Red | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Gesneriaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Aeschynanthus can be climbers, subshrubs or trailing perennials with simple, fleshy, evergreen leaves and showy tubular flowers, some with a contrasting calyx
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Indonesia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow outdoors in a humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade in a frost-free location. Under glass grow in 3 parts sphagnum and one part peat. Grow in filtered light to encourage flowering. Water with soft water
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease free
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