Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | To 75 feet |
Plant Spread: | 6 to 8 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Other: Slender capsule approximately 12 inches in length. |
Fruiting Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Late fall or early winter Winter |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
Uses: | Provides winter interest |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Other: Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer. |