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Podranea ricasoliana

Common names: Port St Johns Creeper (E); Port St John-ranker (A);

Native to: Southern Africa
Climber

Podranea ricasoliana

EVERGREEN

FULL SUN

SEMI FROST HARDY

MEDIUM WATER REQUIREMENTS

FAST GROWER

ATTRACTS BIRDS

ATTRACTS INSECTS

FLOWER COLOUR:

AVERAGE SIZE:

8m x 4m
FLOWERING TIME:
J F M A M J J A S O N D

Podranea ricasoliana

DESCRIPTION

This creeper has glossy deep green leaves and produces masses of large pink trumpet-shaped flowers in summer. It is very similar to Podranea brycei (Zimbabwe Creeper) but differs in that the leaves are broader on the Port St Johns Creeper.

LANDSCAPING USES
It may be planted along a fence to form a dense screen. This is a vigorous climber so may need to be cut back occassionally to kept it in check.
GARDEN THEMES
Country
FLOWERS
FOLIAGE
FRUIT

2 responses

  1. Hi Sonia

    Thanks for visiting Plantbook.

    We do not sell plants but I’m sure your nearest indigenous nursery will be able to assist.

    Flourish!
    Glenice

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