Description
πΈ Podranea ricasoliana, commonly known as Pink Trumpet Vine or Queen of Sheba Vine, is a showy, fast-growing climber. Itβs a real head-turner in gardens, with its large, fragrant, bell-shaped pink flowers streaked with darker veins.
πΏ Botanical Highlights
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Growth Habit: Evergreen, woody vine or sprawling shrub; can reach up to 5β―m tall or more with support
- Leaves: Dark green, imparipinnate with 5β13 ovate leaflets; slightly toothed margins
- Flowers: Trumpet-shaped, up to 7.5β―cm wide, pale pink with reddish stripes; bloom from late spring to early autumn
- Fruit: Long cylindrical capsules (up to 40β―cm) that release winged seeds
π Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Full sun to bright filtered shade
- Soil: Well-draining, compost-enriched soil
- Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Hardiness: Down to β5β―Β°C; frost may damage foliage but it recovers quickly
π± Landscaping Tips
- Train it on trellises, pergolas, or patio pillars for vertical drama
- Can be left to sprawl as a lush shrub or used as a screening plant
- Excellent for attracting hummingbirds and pollinators
- Avoid planting against hot western wallsβreflected heat can scorch it





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