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Distictis buccinatoria (Mexican blood trumpet)
2 hours care
per year
per year
12m
Max height
Max height
9m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Distictis buccinatoria
Other names
Bignonia buccinatoria, Phaedranthus buccinatorius, Bignonia cherere, Scarlet trumpet vine, Mexican blood trumpet
Genus
Distictis Distictis
Species
D. buccinatoria - D. buccinatoria is a tender, evergreen, climbing vine with glossy, deep green, pinnate leaves. From late spring until late summer it bears bright orange-red terminal clusters of trumpet flowers.
Distictis buccinatoria is: Deciduous
Habit
Twining, Climbing
Flower
Red, Orange-red in Spring; Orange-red, Dark-orange in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly
Diseases
Generally disease resistant.
General care
Pruning
Prune as needed in early spring.
Propagation methods
Layering, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Distictis buccinatoria (Mexican blood trumpet) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Plant against a warm, sunny to part sunny wall or fence.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Distictis buccinatoria
Other names
Bignonia buccinatoria, Phaedranthus buccinatorius, Bignonia cherere, Scarlet trumpet vine, Mexican blood trumpet
Genus
Distictis Distictis
Species
D. buccinatoria - D. buccinatoria is a tender, evergreen, climbing vine with glossy, deep green, pinnate leaves. From late spring until late summer it bears bright orange-red terminal clusters of trumpet flowers.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Twining, Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Red, Orange-red in Spring; Orange-red, Dark-orange in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly
Diseases
Generally disease resistant.
General care
Pruning
Prune as needed in early spring.
Propagation methods
Layering, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Distictis buccinatoria (Mexican blood trumpet) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Plant against a warm, sunny to part sunny wall or fence.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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