Combretum fruticosum
ORANGE FLAME VINE, CHAMELEON VINE
Combretaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen scrambling climber

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
8m
Plant habit
 
8m

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Flowers: orange & gold

Flowering Time: late spring to early autumn

Leaves: dark green

Ornamental Fruit: red
 
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Combretum fruticosum
ORANGE FLAME VINE, CHAMELEON VINE
Combretaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen scrambling climber

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
8m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: orange & gold

Flowering Time: late spring to early autumn

Leaves: dark green

Ornamental Fruit: red


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, pergola, trellis, espalier, standard, soil binding

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: nectar






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