LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Twining stems quickly reach 15 to 25 ft. tall, with support.
| Description | Vigorous twining branches hold unique, glossy bright green, variegated foliage with creamy, irregular margins, creating the perfect background for the lovely trumpet-shaped blooms. Each flower features soft pink-flushed petals with a deep rose-purple throat. Excellent for covering an unsightly wall or fence. Thrives in warm coastal regions. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Espalier, Privacy Screen |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Passion Vine (Passiflora); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Plumbago (Plumbago); Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus) |
| Care Instructions | Provide loamy, moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Avoid excess water during winter months. Feed regularly during growing season. Provide trellis or arbor support. Prune annually to control size. |