Scarlet Trumpet Vine
Distictis buccinatoria
Full sun
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | DIS-tik-tis buk-si-na-TOR-i-a |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast-growing stems 40 to 50 ft. long. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Espalier, Privacy Screen |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Companion Plants | Banana (Ensete); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Princess Flower (Tibouchina); Plumbage (Plumbago); Passion Vine (Passiflora) |
Thrives in most loamy, well-drained soils with consistent moisture. Follow a regular schedule of deep waterings during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Prune annually to control size. Protect from temperatures below 25 degrees.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant