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Allamanda cathartica

Golden Trumpet, Allamanda

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Information by:         Photographer: Sanchez & Maddux

 

Description

Golden trumpet is a tropical twining vine with deeply veined, whorled leaves and large, trumpet shaped bright yellow flowers.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Vine

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Gold, Yellow

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Yellow Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Poisonous

Design Styles

Meadow, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.