This vigorous evergreen vine from South Africa has large, glossy green compound leaves and produces terminal clusters of pink trumpet-shaped flowers most of the year. Plant in full sun and well-drained soils. Prune as needed to control growth and remove frost-damaged foliage. It will need support for climbing.
Podranea ricasoleana (Pink Trumpet Vine)
Podranea ricasoleana
Pink Trumpet Vine, Port St John's Lilly or Creeper
This vigorous evergreen vine from South Africa has large, glossy green compound leaves and produces terminal clusters of pink trumpet-shaped flowers most of the year. Plant in full sun and well-drained soils. Prune as needed to control growth and remove frost-damaged foliage. It will need support for climbing.
| Plant Type | Vine |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 20 (ft) |
| Spread | 20 (ft) |
| Spacing | 10' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Ground Covers |
| Tolerance | Deer, Dry Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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