Monday, March 24, 2014

Two climbing vines worthy of a little recognition.



Beaumontia grandaflora or Herald’s Trumpet sure is a pleasant surprise running into here. It super showy, huge, white blooms are very fragrant and smell delicious. It is a strong, woody climber which, like its relatives Oleanders, Frangipanis and Mandevillas, usually bleeds a white milky sap from cut branches. Technically Beaumontia grandaflora is a climber, which enjoys support,  but can be grown as a shrub if desired.


Passiflora coccinea or red passion flower is an evergreen climber from South America. The shapes of passifloras are magnificent in general and this one is no exception. This  particular color is just a stunning red and will sure to brighten up any garden or host tree where they will be quite happy scampering up and putting on a lovely show.



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