Distictis buccinatoria
Mexican blood flower
Flower Colors
Description
A vigorous evergreen climbing perennial to 20m or more, with narrowly ovate deep green leaflets and saLver-shaped, purplish-red flowers to 8cm in length, with yellow tube, in summer and autumn
Mature Height
12m
Mature Spread
4m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Climbing
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 1.6 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H5
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 9-11
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Patio and container plantsCottage and informal gardenWall side borders