Royal Trumpet Vine
Distictis 'Rivers'
SKU
1247
Spectacular show of color when other flowering vines start to fade. Handsome leaves back showy mauve trumpets with yellow centers. Excellent clinging cover for fence, arbor or high wall. Evergreen. Full to partial sun. Moderate-growing climber to 25 to 30 feet long. Cutting grown.
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10 - 11 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | DIS-tik-tis |
|---|---|
| Lore | This trumpet vine is a strong hummingbird lure with its tubular flowers adapted to the bird's long beak. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; stems reach 25 to 30 ft. long. |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer to Fall |
| Design Ideas | This exquisite vine deserves to be grown up close to outdoor living areas due to the intensely colored blooms. Train onto a porch or balcony weaving through the railings or up the post. Cascades nicely off walls and fences. Exceptional climbing into trees and shrubs in tropical gardens. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Espalier, Green Wall, Privacy Screen, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Summer Flowering Vine |
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 30 degrees.
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