Flame vine

Flame vine

Flame vine

Common name   Orange trumpetvine
Botanical name   Pyrostegia venusta
Details   Endemic to Brazil, but nowadays a well-known garden species. Stunning climber produces massive of brilliant orange flame blooms in winter till early spring. For best results train up a trellis, pergola or wall. Protect from frost when young.
Diameter   4.00
Height (m)   4
Flowers   Orange
Evergreen  
Frost sensitive  
Perennial  
Shade / Sun   Full sun to part shade
Soil type   Free-draining soil rich in organic matter