About
This scrambling evergreen shrub to 3m, with small dark green leaves and clusters of slender-tubed flowers 3-4cm in length with spreading bright yellow and deep orange lobes.
About the genus
Streptosolen are scandent evergreen shrubs with simple, alternate leaves and terminal clusters of slender-tubed, salver-shaped flowers from late spring to late summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Climber Wall Shrub
HabitClimbing
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toColombia
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Grow outdoors in fertile moist but well-drained soil in full sun in a frost-free area. Grow against a wall or among other shrubs
PruningPruning group 8 or pruning group 9 in late winter or pruning group 13 in spring
PropagationPropagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings or layering
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse whitefly, aphids and glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free