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Coral Vine
Antigonon leptopus
Pronunciation: an-TIG-oh-non LEP-toh-pus
SKU #00265
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when soil is completely dry.
SIZE:
Fast growing vine; twining stems quickly reach 30 to 40 ft. long.
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| Description | Lacy sprays of bright pink flowers with deeper pink centers adorn this rapid climber. Good cover for arbors and fences. An integral vine for southern gardens, this vine thrives on hot walls, and is highly drought tolerant, once established. May remain evergreen in warmest regions. |
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| Bloom Time | Late summer through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen |
| Design Ideas | This is a beautiful fast growing vine to grow along fence lines and to cloak small structures. Finely twines up espalier wires and treillage. Drape over walls for a truly delicate look. Train up onto shade structures for quick coverage, particularly temporary ones for the summer season. Particularly valuable in extremely hot southwestern communities. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Lantana (Lantana); Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe); Agave (Agave) |
| Care Instructions | Best in full sun, in soil with ample drainage. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide trellis or arbor support. Prune annually to remove frost damaged foliage and to maintain desired size. |
| History | This vine is grouped into the buckwheat family in a genus named by Stephen Endlicher (1804-1809) of Austria. The genus contains just three species native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America. This is the only species known to be in cultivation. |
| Lore | Coral vine is a first class bee plant and can be found supporting a huge population of insects whenever it is in bloom. Therefore beware of its use close to living areas and swimming pools. Antigonon leptopus is known by numerous common names, everywhere it grows: Tallahassee Vine, Honolulu Creeper, Confederate Vine, Mexican Coral Vine, Mexican Creeper, Chain of Love, Queen's Jewels, Desert Bleeding Heart, and Queen's Wreath. In other languages, names include: Kadena de Amor, Flor de San Diego, Rosa de Mayo, Corona de Reina, Hierba de Santa Rosa, and San Miguelito, Indigenous populations called it Coamecate, Coamecatl, Chak lol makal, Cuamécatl, Gui-bakushu, Mamasa-sai and Tunuc. |
Details
| Description | Lacy sprays of bright pink flowers with deeper pink centers adorn this rapid climber. Good cover for arbors and fences. An integral vine for southern gardens, this vine thrives on hot walls, and is highly drought tolerant, once established. May remain evergreen in warmest regions. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late summer through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | This is a beautiful fast growing vine to grow along fence lines and to cloak small structures. Finely twines up espalier wires and treillage. Drape over walls for a truly delicate look. Train up onto shade structures for quick coverage, particularly temporary ones for the summer season. Particularly valuable in extremely hot southwestern communities. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Lantana (Lantana); Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe); Agave (Agave) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Best in full sun, in soil with ample drainage. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide trellis or arbor support. Prune annually to remove frost damaged foliage and to maintain desired size. |
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History
| History | This vine is grouped into the buckwheat family in a genus named by Stephen Endlicher (1804-1809) of Austria. The genus contains just three species native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America. This is the only species known to be in cultivation. |
|---|---|
| Lore | Coral vine is a first class bee plant and can be found supporting a huge population of insects whenever it is in bloom. Therefore beware of its use close to living areas and swimming pools. Antigonon leptopus is known by numerous common names, everywhere it grows: Tallahassee Vine, Honolulu Creeper, Confederate Vine, Mexican Coral Vine, Mexican Creeper, Chain of Love, Queen's Jewels, Desert Bleeding Heart, and Queen's Wreath. In other languages, names include: Kadena de Amor, Flor de San Diego, Rosa de Mayo, Corona de Reina, Hierba de Santa Rosa, and San Miguelito, Indigenous populations called it Coamecate, Coamecatl, Chak lol makal, Cuamécatl, Gui-bakushu, Mamasa-sai and Tunuc. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.