Pyrostegia Venusta "Golden Trumpet Vine" 10Liter

Botanical Name: Pyrostegia venusta
Common Names: Golden Trumpet Vine, Flame Vine, Orange Trumpet Vine

📌 Product Description

Pyrostegia venusta is a vigorous evergreen climbing vine celebrated for its spectacular display of bright orange to golden trumpet-shaped flowers. The plant produces dense clusters of tubular blooms that cover the vine during winter, creating a dramatic burst of colour when few other plants are flowering.

This fast-growing climber quickly covers fences, pergolas, and walls with lush green foliage and vibrant flowers. Its striking winter flowering makes it highly valued in South African gardens for seasonal interest and vertical landscaping.

Golden Trumpet Vine thrives in warm climates and provides a stunning feature when allowed to cascade over structures or climb garden supports.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 6 – 10 m (as a climber)
Spread: 3 – 5 m
Growth Habit: Vigorous evergreen climbing vine
Growth Rate: Fast

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in full sun)
Soil: Well-draining fertile soil enriched with compost
Water:

• Water regularly during establishment
• Moderately drought tolerant once established
• Avoid waterlogged soil

Feeding: Apply compost or a balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth.

Maintenance:

• Prune after flowering to control size and shape
• Provide strong support such as trellis, fence, or pergola
• Trim regularly to maintain dense growth

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring or early summer
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Winter to early spring
Climate Suitability: Ideal for warm and frost-free regions of South Africa
Frost Tolerance: Sensitive to heavy frost

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Spectacular winter flowering
• Fast-growing climber
• Excellent vertical coverage
• Attracts pollinators
• Creates strong seasonal colour impact

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Pergolas and arches
✔ Fence and wall coverage
✔ Entrance feature climber
✔ Tropical and subtropical gardens
✔ Winter colour in the landscape