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Tecomanthe speciosa (Three kings vine)
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1 hour care
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10m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Tecomanthe speciosa
Other names
Three kings vine, New Zealand bignonia
Genus
Tecomanthe Tecomanthe
Species
T. speciosa - T. speciosa is a tender, twining, evergreen climber with pinnate leaves divided into five broadly ovate, glossy, dark green leaflets and dense racemes of yellow-green flowers in summer.
Tecomanthe speciosa is: Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
Flower
Yellow-green in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Mealybugs , Glasshouse red spider mite Mealybugs , Glasshouse red spider mite
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 11 in spring. Though tends to be much less vigorous in cultivation, it will most likely need restrictive pruning under glass.
Propagation methods
Seed, Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Tecomanthe speciosa (Three kings vine) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Conservatory, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow under glass in loam-based compost in full light, shaded from hot sun. Needs strong support. Water freely in growth & feed monthly. Grow outdoors in frost-free areas in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun with midday shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Tecomanthe speciosa
Other names
Three kings vine, New Zealand bignonia
Genus
Tecomanthe Tecomanthe
Species
T. speciosa - T. speciosa is a tender, twining, evergreen climber with pinnate leaves divided into five broadly ovate, glossy, dark green leaflets and dense racemes of yellow-green flowers in summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-green in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Mealybugs , Glasshouse red spider mite
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 11 in spring. Though tends to be much less vigorous in cultivation, it will most likely need restrictive pruning under glass.
Propagation methods
Seed, Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Tecomanthe speciosa (Three kings vine) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Conservatory, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow under glass in loam-based compost in full light, shaded from hot sun. Needs strong support. Water freely in growth & feed monthly. Grow outdoors in frost-free areas in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun with midday shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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