Pyrostegia Venusta "Orange Trumpet Vine" 20Liter

Botanical Name

Pyrostegia venusta

Common Names

• Orange Trumpet Vine
• Flame Vine
• Orange Trumpet Creeper
• Golden Shower Vine

Product Description

Pyrostegia venusta is a spectacular evergreen to semi-evergreen climbing plant renowned for its breathtaking cascades of brilliant orange trumpet-shaped flowers that illuminate the garden during autumn and winter. Its vibrant floral display creates a striking focal point on pergolas, walls, fences, arches, and trellises, bringing warmth and colour to the landscape when many other plants are dormant.

This vigorous, fast-growing climber produces dense, glossy green foliage that provides year-round screening and lush coverage. During its flowering season, masses of nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and sunbirds, adding movement and biodiversity to the garden.

Once established, Pyrostegia venusta is hardy, drought tolerant, and easy to maintain, making it an excellent choice for residential gardens, commercial landscapes, and tropical-inspired outdoor spaces.

Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: 6–10 m (with support)
• Spread: 3–5 m

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Moderate watering while establishing; drought tolerant once established
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
• Frost Tolerance: Light frost tolerant; protect from severe frost
• Maintenance: Low; prune after flowering to control growth, encourage branching, and maintain a neat appearance

Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Plant throughout the year with adequate watering, although spring and autumn are the ideal planting seasons. Pyrostegia venusta performs best in full sun, where it produces the most abundant flowering, and thrives when provided with a sturdy support structure.

Additional Benefits

• Spectacular masses of bright orange trumpet-shaped flowers
• Flowers during autumn and winter
• Fast-growing climber for rapid coverage
• Dense evergreen foliage provides natural screening
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and sunbirds
• Drought tolerant once established
• Low-maintenance and easy to grow
• Excellent for residential and commercial landscaping
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use

Ideal Uses

• Pergolas
• Trellises
• Garden arches
• Boundary fences
• Garden walls
• Privacy screening
• Entrance features
• Courtyards
• Tropical gardens
• Commercial landscaping
• Residential gardens
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use