About

An ornamental climber, reaching 200-400cm, with vigorous trained growth. It bears showy blooms.

About the genus

Distictis are evergreen climbing perennials with leaves consisting of 2 leaflets and a branched terminal tendril, and terminal racemes or panicles of tubular or salver-shaped flowers

Plant details

Suggested usesWalls, pergolas

Care notes

CultivationFertile soil, roots in shade
PruningPrune to control
PropagationCuttings or layering
Pest resistancePest-free
Disease resistanceMildew possible