Pyrostegia venusta - Orange Trumpet Vine
| Common | Orange Trumpet Vine or Flame Vine | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | Brazil, Bolivia, NE Argentina and Paraguay | ||
| Habit | Evergreen woody climber with abundant orange flowers from winter to spring | ||
| Uses | Useful for covering a wall, pergola, fence, garage or any structure to create an evergreen screen with abundant flowers throughout winter and spring | ||
| Size | 5m high x 8m wide | ||
| Position | Full sun/part shade in most soil types. Prefers warmer climates, from Sydney to north | ||
| Special notes | Stake and train as required when young to encourage upright growth. Prune as required. Water when dry in summer and use a slow release fertiliser twice a year |