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(Podranea ricasoliana)
Pink Trumpet Vine (Podranea ricasoliana)
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Manuel R Popp
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Photo by: Manuel R Popp | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Manuel R Popp | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-09-26T15:35:39-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Toyonaka, Japan
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 1" - 182" | 54" | Aquatic | Aquatic |
| • High Temp. | 59°F - 107°F | 92°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | 3°F - 73°F | 34°F | Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant | Excellent |
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.
Summary
Podranea ricasoliana, commonly known as Pink Trumpet Vine, is a perennial vine that is evergreen in warmer climates and semi-deciduous in cooler regions. It is native to South Africa, where it thrives in open woodlands and along riverbanks. This vigorous climber can reach heights of up to 5 meters, with woody and twining stems that lack tendrils. The Pink Trumpet Vine is notable for its large, showy, pink flowers with reddish stripes and darker veins in the throat. These bell-shaped, five-lobed blooms are strongly fragrant and appear in terminal panicles, each flower reaching up to 7.5 cm in both width and length. Flowering occurs from late summer to autumn, providing a long-lasting display. The fruits are elongated cylindrical capsules, up to 40 cm long, that split open to release numerous winged seeds.
The Pink Trumpet Vine is valued for its rapid growth, dense foliage, and profuse flowering, making it an excellent choice for covering walls, trellises, and fences. It is also used to create privacy screens and can be trained over arbors and pergolas. In cultivation, it requires full sun for optimal blooming but can tolerate partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and requires moderate watering, being somewhat drought-tolerant once established. While it can withstand temperatures down to -5 °C, it is best protected from severe frosts. Gardeners should be aware that its vigorous growth can sometimes overwhelm nearby plants, and regular pruning may be necessary to keep it in check. There are no major disease problems, but it can be prone to aphids and scale insects.CC BY-SA 4.0
The Pink Trumpet Vine is valued for its rapid growth, dense foliage, and profuse flowering, making it an excellent choice for covering walls, trellises, and fences. It is also used to create privacy screens and can be trained over arbors and pergolas. In cultivation, it requires full sun for optimal blooming but can tolerate partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and requires moderate watering, being somewhat drought-tolerant once established. While it can withstand temperatures down to -5 °C, it is best protected from severe frosts. Gardeners should be aware that its vigorous growth can sometimes overwhelm nearby plants, and regular pruning may be necessary to keep it in check. There are no major disease problems, but it can be prone to aphids and scale insects.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Vine
- Height: 15-20 feet
- Width: 15-20 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: Pink
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen, Semi-Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Native to open woodlands and riverbanks in South Africa
Other Names
Common Names: Port St Johns Creeper, Zimbabwe Creeper, Millonaria, Ricasolana
Scientific Names: Podranea ricasoliana, Pandorea ricasoliana, Podranea ricolasiana, Tecoma ricasoliana, Tecomaria ricasoliana
GBIF Accepted Name: Podranea ricasoliana (Tanfani) Sprague