Solandra maxima

Also Known As

Solandra hartwegiii
Cup of Gold

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 10'-20'
W: 8'-15'

planting zones

9b-10b

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Solandra maxima plant details

Solandra maxima is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Solandra maxima

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: big flowers, showy, trellis, tropical-looking, unique, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Solandra maxima

USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Solandra maxima has shiny leaves on a rather fast growing upright plant...producing hugh intensely fragrant cup like blossoms in fall and winter...a real showpiece

By: Accents for Home and Garden

8" long fragrant golden trumpets with purple veins are borne from winter through spring on this large scrambling tropical climber. A very unusual and easily grown specimen plant that is quite tolerant of seaside conditions. An excellent choice for large trellises and arbors or as an espalier.

By: Almost Eden

In the case of this vine, “large flowered” is practically an understatement. Try “Humongous Flowered” - in fact, I've seen more than one person respond to the plant in this way: “OMG is that thing carnivorous? Is it real? Is it going to eat me?” If you have a large stretch of fence (30-40' or so) that you'd like to cover with something very showy & tropical looking, here's your plant! It's also perfect for arbors, patio covers, gazebos – anywhere you can provide strong support! Individual flowers are up to 8” across, cup-shaped & colored golden yellow with deep maroon stripes. Peak bloom is Spring through early Summer. Hardy into the high 20's, but protect young plants, as an established plant will be more likely to recover from frost than a new start. Native to Mexico & Central America. Evergreen where hardy.