Golden Trumpet
Allamanda cathartica
Also listed as Allamanda hendersonii, Allamanda aubletii
Also known as Common Allamanda, Yellow Allamanda, Common Trumpetvine
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A vigorous tropical vine with bright golden-yellow trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom abundantly throughout warm months. Best grown as a climbing vine on trellises or structures in warm climates, or as a container plant in cooler regions.
Why grow it
Allamanda cathartica produces prolific golden flowers over an extended warm season, making it a reliable choice for continuous color in tropical and subtropical gardens. Compared to other tropical vines like Passiflora or Mandevilla, it tolerates a wider range of soil conditions and requires less frequent pruning to maintain vigor, though it does demand consistent warmth and bright light.
Watch out for
This plant benefits from regular deadheading and pruning to encourage branching and flowering, as unpruned specimens can become leggy. In containers, ensure drainage is excellent and allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent root rot, which is common in overly moist conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Apocynaceae
Native Range
South America (Brazil)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A vigorous tropical vine with bright golden-yellow trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom abundantly throughout warm months. Best grown as a climbing vine on trellises or structures in warm climates, or as a container plant in cooler regions.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Golden Trumpet grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Allamanda cathartica produces prolific golden flowers over an extended warm season, making it a reliable choice for continuous color in tropical and subtropical gardens. Compared to other tropical vines like Passiflora or Mandevilla, it tolerates a wider range of soil conditions and requires less frequent pruning to maintain vigor, though it does demand consistent warmth and bright light.
Watch out for
This plant benefits from regular deadheading and pruning to encourage branching and flowering, as unpruned specimens can become leggy. In containers, ensure drainage is excellent and allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent root rot, which is common in overly moist conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Apocynaceae
Native Range
South America (Brazil)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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