Distictis buccinatoria
Scarlet Trumpet Vine
Description
This evergreen vine is highlighted by large, blood red, trumpet-shaped flowers with a yellow throat. These flowers will continue to appear throughout the warm months.
Plant Type
Vine
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Espalier, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cascade
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.