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Allamanda schottii

Also Known As

  • Allamanda neriifolia

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 10b-12

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Allamanda schottii plant details

Allamanda schottii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Allamanda schottii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, floriferous, houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Allamanda schottii

USDA Zones: 10b - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A tropical plant with 2" bright yellow trumpet like flowers all summer on a dense dwarf mounding plant. Likes heat and humidity and thrives in full sun. Grown as a annual in the northern areas. Makes a lovely houseplant.

Gardening facts about Allamanda schottii plant

How to Grow Allamanda schottii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 10'-12'

Width: 10'-12'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 3'-5'

Width: 2'-4'

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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

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Size

Height: 6'-20'

Width: 6'-20'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

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Size

Height: 10'-15'

Width: 3'-15'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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