Phaedranthus buccinatorius

Phaedranthus buccinatorius Details

Phaedranthus buccinatorius, commonly known as the Mexican Blood Flower, is a stunning tropical climber. It features showy and fragrant, trumpet shaped, yellow and red flowers from summer until early winter. These sit perfectly with the glossy, dark green foliage. It will grow vigorously to 5 m tall but can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this plant are achieved when it is planted in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered, frost free site. It will tolerate dry periods once established and partial shade though this will be at the expense of flowering. Phaedranthus buccinatorius is a popular choice for tropical plantings or using in areas where frost risk is low and the beauty of this plant can be enjoyed.