Description

USES

• Vine on trellises, arbors, fences, pergolas, or walls. Can be pruned into a hedge, grown as a cascading groundcover, or attached along to structures or arches
• Works well in containers
• Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies

HARDINESS ZONE

• USDA Hardines Zones 9 – 11
• Can tolerate minimum winter temperatures of about 20°F to 25°F
• May suffer foliage loss in frost but typically regrows

ROOT SYSTEM

• Shallow but vigorous root system, well-suited to sandy, loamy, or rocky well-drained soils
• Not considered invasive to structures

MEASUREMENT & SIZES

• Bush forms may be managed to stay in the 4 to 8 ft range via pruning and container culture
• Can grow up to 30 feet if left unpruned

WATER NEEDS

• Deep – Infrequent watering
• Drought tolerant and prefers the soil to dry slightly between waterings
• Overwatering may reduce flowering

LIGHT NEEDS

• Full sun – At least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best blooming
• Reduced light results in fewer and less vivid bracts

PRUNNING

• Hedge – Prune regularly to maintain height and density
• Tree Form (standard) – Train a single trunk early, remove lower branches, and shape canopy

GROWTH RATE

• Fast Growing – Can grow up to 3 feet per year under ideal conditions
• With proper care, it quickly covers trellises, fences, walls, or arbors