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Bignonia cherere

Bignonia cherere is a vigorous evergreen climber admired for its glossy green foliage and masses of large trumpet shaped purple flowers that appear through the warmer months. This tropical looking vine creates a stunning display in New Zealand gardens while adding height, colour, and dense coverage to outdoor spaces. Its fast growing habit makes it ideal for covering pergolas, fences, walls, and arches where a lush flowering effect is desired. Bignonia cherere is easy to maintain and well suited to subtropical, coastal, and sheltered garden environments.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Climbers
Height:25.00 m
Spread:25.00 m
Flowering time:Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:Hardy
Garden uses:Arches, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:Japanese
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsSome
Growth rateFast
Also known as
Sku11306

How to grow Bignonia cherere in NZ

Bignonia cherere grows best in full sun with fertile, free draining soil and a sturdy support structure for climbing. Choose a warm sheltered position protected from severe frost to encourage strong growth and abundant flowering. Water regularly while establishing and continue watering during prolonged dry periods to maintain healthy foliage and blooms. Applying mulch around the base helps retain soil moisture and regulate root temperatures. Feeding with a balanced fertiliser during spring and summer supports vigorous growth. This climber performs especially well in warmer regions of New Zealand.

Bignonia cherere care tips

Bignonia cherere is relatively easy to care for and benefits from regular pruning to maintain shape and control vigorous growth. Trim after flowering to encourage fresh growth and improve flowering performance during the following season. Water during extended dry periods, particularly for younger plants and container grown specimens. Feed during spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser to support healthy foliage and flower production. Mulching annually helps conserve moisture and suppress weeds. In cooler regions, provide protection from heavy frost to prevent damage to young growth.

Bignonia cherere size, spacing, and growth rate

Bignonia cherere is a fast growing climber that can reach around 6 to 10 metres tall depending on growing conditions and support structures. Space plants approximately 2 to 3 metres apart when planting along fences, pergolas, or walls to allow for spreading growth and airflow. This vigorous variety establishes quickly in warm sunny conditions with regular moisture and feeding. Pruning can help manage size and encourage denser growth. Its rapid climbing habit makes it ideal for creating privacy, shade, and striking vertical garden displays.

Landscaping uses for Bignonia cherere

Bignonia cherere is widely used in landscaping for creating colourful vertical features and dense evergreen coverage. It works beautifully over pergolas, fences, arches, and walls where the large purple flowers create a dramatic tropical display. The lush foliage provides shade and privacy while softening hard landscape structures. This climber is particularly effective in subtropical, tropical, and coastal garden designs where strong growth and vibrant colour are desired. Bignonia cherere combines well with palms, flowering shrubs, and ornamental grasses to create layered and visually striking landscapes.

Why buy Bignonia cherere from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Bignonia cherere plants that are healthy, vigorous, and ready to thrive in New Zealand gardens. As NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, The Plant Company provides expert advice and carefully selected plants suited to local growing conditions. Customers benefit from reliable nationwide delivery and plants grown for strong garden performance and long term success. Whether you are covering a pergola or creating a lush tropical garden feature, The Plant Company offers exceptional plant quality and trusted horticultural expertise.

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