- The pictures say it all. If ever there was a plant that can take your breath away - this is one of the top contenders.
- Plants have huge racemes of glowing flowers in the monsoon.
- Plant where maximum people can see the plants when in bloom.
Growing tips:
- Plants have to handled carefully. They do not like their roots to be disturbed. Take care that the root ball stays intact while planting.
- Plants are best trained over gazebos, pergolas, arches or frame support to allow to large racemes to hang down and show.
- They grow well on fences too. But avoid planting on fences - as the flowers will most likely be plucked by people passing by.
- Plants prefer well drained slightly acidic soils.
- Avoid very hot and dry weather. Plants can partially shaded if required.
- Prune back after the flowering is over.
- Irrigate regularly during the hot dry months.