LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
glossy leaves
GROWTH HABIT
Clumping
BLOOM SEASON
summer
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Ornamental
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
SEED TYPE
Open-pollinated seeds
PLANT TYPE
Climbing
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
Not listed
PLANT HEIGHT
Tall
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
USDA 9–11
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
45–60 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
Surface
GROWING CONDITIONS
Well-drained
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do the flowers have two different colors — a dark bell and a bright tube?
Why do the flowers have two different colors — a dark bell and a bright tube?
The nodding maroon-black "bell" is the flower itself, while the contrasting bright pink-purple tube above it is a specialized calyx, giving the plant its distinctive two-tone lantern look.
Does this vine survive winters outside zones 9–11? s.
Does this vine survive winters outside zones 9–11? s.
Outside its true perennial range, it's commonly grown as a reseeding annual, since it has limited frost tolerance in colder climate
How does this vine actually climb a trellis?
How does this vine actually climb a trellis?
It climbs by twining its leaf stalks (petioles) around thin supports like wire or netting, rather than using tendrils or twining stems directly.
Do hummingbirds visit the tubular flowers?
Do hummingbirds visit the tubular flowers?
The elongated, nectar-rich tube shape is well suited to hummingbird feeding, making it a good choice for pollinator-focused vertical gardens.
Will it self-seed if pods are left on the vine?
Will it self-seed if pods are left on the vine?
Yes, in favorable climates it can drop seed and self-sow, sometimes returning as volunteer seedlings the following season.