Description
Allamanda, popularly known as Golden Trumpet is a perennial shrub thriving in warmth and moisture.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Variegated Allamanda, Allamanda cathartica (Yellow) - Plant |
| 2 | 6 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
As shrub Allamanda grows very thick and get covered with yellow bell shaped 3 to 4 inches long blooms in growing season . Although it doesn t have tendrils to climb but provided support can grow as vine too.
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Golden trumpet |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 4-6 ft. |
| Flower Colour | Yellow. |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Difficulty Level | Easy. |
Planting and care
Allamanda grows very rapidly and needs pruning due to its bushy nature. Also pruning increases air circulation in plant required for good growth.
Variegated Allamanda care
Allamanda is a bushy nature plant, large sized container is preferable as the plant gets heavy with the time. You may need to repot it every year. Regardless of size, make sure container has drainage holes at bottom to ensure smooth drainage of water. Put stone or brick pieces on the holes.
| Sunlight | Full sun to Partial shade. |
| Watering | Requires consistently moist soil. Do not let dry out between waterings. |
| Soil | Soil pH 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline). |
| Temperature | These tender plants will not withstand temperatures below 25 degrees F. |
| Fertilizer | Feed the plant with liquid fertilizer in growing season and cut it down to once a month in winter. |