Common name: Nepal Trumpet Flower, Easter Lily Vine, Heralds Trumpet
Botanical name: Beaumontia jerdoniana Family: Apocynaceae (oleander family)
Pictures cannot even begin to describe the sight of a mature Nepal trumpet
vine in full bloom. A big plant can be covered with many large flowers.
One of the most impressive climbing plants which also grows well in
subtropical climates. Woody vine with large fragrant white flowers resembling
lilies, and lush tropical foliage. A strong growing climber which can reach
10' to 20' (3m to 6m) in full sun. Large, highly fragrant flowers appear in
trusses particularly during the cool season in tropical climates. The leaves
are glossy and dark green on the upper leaf surface, on the lower leaf surface
they are hairy. Young shoots are also covered with brown hairs.
To produce the best display, this heavy climber with large leaves will need a
strong structure. Without support the plant will form a large mound.
It can be grown in pots but will not get very big or produce many flowers like
the ones grown in the ground.
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