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Distictis buccinatoria

Blood-Red or Scarlet Trumpet Vine

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC

 

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:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.