Pink Trumpet Vine – 10 Seeds

Pink Trumpet Vine (Podranea ricasoliana) is a species of flowering plant in the genus Podranea, native to South Africa, Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia. It is a vigorous, woody, rambling, evergreen climber without tendrils. The leaves are compound and a deep glossy green. Large bunches of fragrant lilac-pink, trumpet-shaped, foxglove-like flowers are produced all summer long. The flowers are carried at the branch tips of the new growth, and are held above the foliage. The flowers terminate a branch and after flowering new side branches develop behind the spent flowers.

This is an excellent plant for arbors, pergolas and carports and is a valuable shade-giving plant in a hot climate. It is ideal for an informal hedge or planted against a wall or a fence to create a screen.

Common names: Port St Johns creeper, pink trumpet vine (Eng.); Port St Johns klimop (Afr.)

Growing Pink Trumpet Vine

• Sow seed in spring or during summer.
• Sow seed in trays in a well-drained seedling mix and cover the seeds only lightly with the sowing mix.
• The trays should be kept moist in a warm but shaded position.
• Germination should occur in 3-4 weeks.
• Seedlings should be potted up after the first pair of true leaves have developed.
• It grows best in full sun, in nutrient-rich, well-drained soil and benefits greatly from regular applications of well-rotted compost and plenty of water in summer.
• An established plant is tolerant of heat, strong sunlight, wind and periods of drought. It is also tolerant of light frost.