A deciduous woody climber from south-eastern China, this plant is tolerant of low water conditions once established. It produces masses of orange-red trumpets of flowers over summer and is tolerant of a range of soil and climatic conditions however it needs a strong pergola to support its vigour and growth.
- Type
- Exotic
- Maintenance
- Medium
- Water use
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Size
- Climbers
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Zones
- Moist tropical, Semi-arid with summer rain, Moist temperate with hot summers, Arid interior, Semi-arid with winter rain, Moist temperate with warm summers, Winter rains with dry summers
- Soils
- Sandy, Loam, Clay
- Tolerances
- Frost, Wind, Drought
- Regions
- Yarra Valley Water plants
- Shade levels
- Full sun
- Flowering seasons
- Summer, Autumn
- Colours
- Yellow, Green, Orange
- Gardens
- Mediterranean