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Camptosema spectabile

Also Known As

  • Camptosema grandiflora
  • Crista de Galo
  • Dwarf Red Jade Vine
  • Rooster's Crest

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 8'-20'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Camptosema spectabile plant details

Camptosema spectabile is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In fall and winter red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Camptosema spectabile

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 8 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rare, showy, trellis, unique, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camptosema spectabile

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

DWARF RED JADE VINE - ROOSTER'S CREST - This Brazil native blooms in fall and winter with long pendulous chains of fiery orange red flowers or racemes. Give it space outdoors or in a conservatory as the spectacular flowers are best displayed over an arbor or trellis allowing the racemes to hang. Likes full sun to part shade. Hardy zone 9b-11. May also be listed under Mucuna. Brilliant color, rare, and unusual.

Gardening facts about Camptosema spectabile plant

How to Grow Camptosema spectabile

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Sun Exposure

    • shade

Features

  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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