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Allamanda cathartica 'Compacta'
Also Known As
- Dwarf Allamanda
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'-5'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Allamanda cathartica 'Compacta' plant details
Allamanda cathartica 'Compacta' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Allamanda cathartica 'Compacta'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: compact, container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, showy, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Allamanda cathartica 'Compacta'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Almost Eden
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How to Grow Allamanda cathartica 'Compacta'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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