Mexican Blood Flower Phaedranthus buccinatorus
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Subtropical / Ornamentals
A tropical evergreen climbing plant, Phaedranthus buccinatorus is very vigorous to 5m. Trumpet like yellow and red flowers. Will flower from summer right through to early winter in the right conditions. With a few common names including ‘ Scarlet Trumpet Vine’ and Mexican Blood Flower’ the brilliant red flowers bring a real tropical touch to any garden.
Very fast growing, so plant it in a position where it has room. Phaedranthus buccinatorus will grow in cooler climates in a protected position. Growth rate will be slower. Flowers are fragrant and flowering is more prolific in full sun.
This is a climber that was widely grown in the 1920s and 30s in many areas of Australia including South Australian, Victoria and New South Wales.
Phaedranthus buccinatorus Care
A frost free position in a warm sunny position is best. Mulch well to maintain a cool moist root run.
In most climates Phaedranthus buccinatorus requires shade in the heat of the day during summer, protection from cold winds is essential.
Fertilizer is generally not required and to maintain a smaller plant low nitrogen types only should be used.
Presented on 2 x 3 foot canes.
Prefers full sun, but will tolerate part shade.
Low wind tolerant.
Will tolerate light frosts only.
Won’t tolerate frosts.
Grows to a height of 5 metres (approx).
Symbols description
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At Coast Palms and Cycads you will receive your plant contained in one of four different ways.
Either in a
- a PB**
- a plant pot
- wrapped in horticultural gladwrap – usually only used for field grown specimens
- in an ezylift – a woven plastic bag with handles
**PB refers to pints – 1 Pint = 600ml, as a rough guide multiply the PB number by .6 to get the volume in litres of the bag.
The number on a PB bag signifies the volume which is measured in pints of soil.
Below are some examples of how the conversion rate works..
PB 12 210mm x 185mm equivalent to 1o litres of soil
PB 18 250mm x 210mm equivalent to 12 litres of soil
Note: The height of the plant does not always correlate with bag size – it varies depending on species and the length of time the plant has been potted into a particular bag.
The trees are always growing so the heights change with growth.
The ‘height indication’ description is just that … an indication.
It’s mainly to give you an idea of what height the tree will be when you receive it.
We measure the height from the base of the trunk to the top of the highest leaves. We do not do a diameter spread measurement of many plants we sell except for the odd succulent or cycad.
We are currently experiencing a lot of demand for our trees so there is always pressure to put them out for sale as soon as they are bedded in the bag, this can occasionally mean they will measure smaller than the height indication shown.
