Distictis buccinatoria
Blood-Red or Scarlet Trumpet Vine
Description
This evergreen vine is highlighted by large, blood red, trumpet-shaped flowers with a yellow throat. These flowers will continue to appear throughout the warm months.
Plant Type
Vine
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Espalier, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cascade
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.