Orange Trumpet

Orange Trumpet Creeper
The orange trumpet creeper is a South American native which puts on a spectacular display of brilliant orange flowers from winter through to spring.
Plant details
Common name: Orange trumpet creeper, flame vine
Botanic name: Pyrostegia venusta
The genus name is from the Greek and refers to the colour of the flowers (pyro = flame and stege = covering). The species name 'venusta' means pleasing.
Description
A vigorous evergreen climber which supports itself by means of coiled, thread-like tendrils growing from the apex of some of the bright green compound leaves. Abundant, bold orange flowers are produced from about mid July until October.
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Wallace Park, Noosa, Queensland

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