Overview
Allamanda 'Cherry' is a climbing conservatory greenhouse in the genus Allamanda, part of the Apocynaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Allamanda 'Cherry' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, sub-tropical and wall side borders.
About
Allamanda 'Cherry' is an evergreen climbing shrub cultivar of the Allamanda genus, known for its scrambling habit and large trumpet-shaped flowers in terminal clusters. Suited to conservatories or greenhouses, it thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect facing south, east, or west. This cultivar prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H1b, it is ideal for patio and container planting, as well as sub-tropical or wall-side borders, with interest during spring and summer. Propagation is by seed or greenwood cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Allamanda
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1b
Plant details
Allamanda 'Cherry' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Allamanda 'Cherry'
- Propagation
- Seed, greenwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Allamanda 'Cherry'?
Allamanda 'Cherry' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Allamanda 'Cherry' need?
Allamanda 'Cherry' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Allamanda 'Cherry' hardy in the UK?
Allamanda 'Cherry' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1b, meaning it needs subtropical warmth of 10–15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Allamanda 'Cherry'?
Seed, greenwood cuttings.
