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Combretum indicum [double flowered]

Also Known As

  • Quisqualis indica 'Double'
  • Quisqualis indica 'Flora-Plena'
  • Chinese Honeysuckle
  • Double Rangoon Creeper
  • Drunken Sailor

Plant type

vine

size

  • H: 20'-30'
  • W: 10'-20'

planting zones

  • 8b-10b

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Combretum indicum [double flowered] plant details

Combretum indicum [double flowered] is a broadleaf deciduous vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer burgundy, pink, red and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in acidic soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Combretum indicum [double flowered]

Plant type: vine
Plant family: combretaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy, pink, red and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Combretum indicum [double flowered]

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rare form of the much sought after Rangoon Creeper with double flowered clusters of fragrant white pendulous trumpets that 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 [double flowered] plant

How to Grow Combretum indicum [double flowered]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
    • red
    • burgundy
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

See other plant types of Combretum for your garden

aka Quisqualis indica, Apple Jasmine, Chinese Honeysuckle, Drunken Sailor, Rangoon Creeper

Plant Type

Shrub, Vine

Zones

9b-10b

Size

Height: 8'-40'

Width: 3'-40'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
Photo of Combretum indicum flower by Almost Eden
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aka Combretum bussei, Combretum infundibuliforme, Poivrea constricta, Finger Lies on the Ground, Thailand Powder Puff

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 10'-15'

Width: 5'-15'

  • sun
  • regular - occasional
Photo of Combretum constrictum flower, foliage by Meeneerke Bloem
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