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Combretum indicum

Also Known As

  • Quisqualis indica
  • Apple Jasmine
  • Chinese Honeysuckle
  • Drunken Sailor
  • Rangoon Creeper

Plant type

shrub, vine

size

  • H: 8'-40'
  • W: 3'-40'

planting zones

  • 9b-10b

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Combretum indicum plant details

Combretum indicum is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub or vine with green foliage. In summer pink, red and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Combretum indicum

Plant type: shrub or vine
Plant family: combretaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 40 FT - wide, 8 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: pink, red and white blooms in summer
Uses: floriferous, fragrant, rare, showy, trellis, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Combretum indicum

USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

RANGOON CREEPER SINGLE FLOWERING - A semi vining shrub from the tropics producing clusters of 5 petaled white flowers in clusters, by noon they are pink, by evening they are red. Emitting a intoxicating fragrance that some say is apple scented. In Cuba , this plant is known as "Apple Jasmine". Hardy zone 9-11. Likes part sun to shade. A very vigorous plant. Also known as "drunken sailor" or "Chinese Honeysuckle" . Absolutely stunning in bloom. There is a Double flowering variety of this plant, please check the catalog.
Clusters of fragrant white pendulous trumpets open white then change to pink, red and finally a deep maroon. A vigorous twining climber blooming profusely throughout summer.

Gardening facts about Combretum indicum plant

How to Grow Combretum indicum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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