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Allamanda blanchetii
Also Known As
- Allamanda blanchettii
- Black Cherry Allamanda
- Cherries Jubilee Allamanda
- Purple Allamanda
- Violet Allamanda
Plant type
perennial, vine
size
- H: 10'-12'
- W: 10'-12'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Allamanda blanchetii plant details
Allamanda blanchetii is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter purple and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Allamanda blanchetii
- Plant type: perennial vine
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 10 FT - 12 FT - wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
- Flowers: purple and red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
- Uses: rare, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Allamanda blanchetii
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat, humidity and seaside / salt
- Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Almost Eden
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Gardening facts about Allamanda blanchetii plant
How to Grow Allamanda blanchetii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- alkaline
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
Perennial, Vine
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 6'-12'
Width: 6'-12'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Vine
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 6'-20'
Width: 6'-20'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'-15'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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