Podranea ricasoliana

Also Known As

Pandorea ricasoliana
Tecoma mackenii
Tecoma ricasoliana
Pink Trumpet Vine
Port John's Creeper
Port St. Johns Creeper
Queen of Sheba
Zimbabwe Creeper

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

9a-10b

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Podranea ricasoliana plant details

Podranea ricasoliana is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and yellow flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Podranea ricasoliana

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: bignoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: hedge, screen, showy, trellis, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Podranea ricasoliana

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

PINK TRUMPET VINE - QUEEN OF SHEBA - ZIMBABWE CREEPER - PORT ST JOHNS CREEPER - A tropical shrubby vine with arching branches , glossy green pinnate leaves. In summer , showy trusses of bell shaped trumpet like flowers of sweet pink with deeper veins and yellow throats. Narrow brown seed pods in fall. Does not produce tendrils. Likes sun to light shade - average moisture - tolerates salt spray. Great for hedges, screens, etc. Hardy zone 9-10. Very showy in flower.