Tropical twining vine prized for large, showy crimson trumpet flowers over glossy foliage. Grows vigorously in warm weather and performs well in containers or on trellises. Frost-tender in the low desert.

Bloom Time

Spring through fall

Deciduous / Evergreen

Semi-evergreen

Special Features

Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Showy Flowers

Growth Rate

Moderate to fast

Growth Habit

Climbing vine

Mature Size

4-6 ft tall × 2-4 ft wide

Flower Color

Crimson red

Foliage Color

Dark green

Landscape Use

Container / Patio, Specimen / Accent, Trellis / Arbor / Wall

Garden Style

Container / Patio, Pollinator / Wildlife

Soil

Amended / Rich, Well-Drained

Companion Plants

Bougainvillea, Hibiscus, Lantana, Pentas, Plumbago

Toxic if Ingested; Sap Irritant

Sap is a skin/eye irritant; mildly toxic to pets if ingested

Care Instructions

Light: Morning sun, afternoon shade

Water: Moderate; regular water during active growth, let soil dry slightly between waterings.

Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter; not for heavy clay.

Mature size: 4-6 ft tall, 2-4 ft wide

Bloom: Spring through fall

Evergreen / deciduous: Semi-evergreen

Growth rate: Moderate to fast