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Golden Trumpet, Allamanda

Allamanda Cathartica

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Overview

The Allamanda cathartica, commonly known as the Golden Trumpet, is a vibrant, evergreen climber. It showcases glossy leaves and stunning trumpet-shaped, golden-yellow flowers measuring up to 5 inches in diameter. Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full sun and well-draining soil, reaching heights of 15-20 feet. Regular pruning maintains shape, and caution is advised as sap may cause skin irritation. Adds a lush, tropical flair to any landscape.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 10–10Climate Subtropical
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — The Allamanda cathartica, commonly known as the Golden Trumpet, is a vibrant, evergreen climber
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full sun and well-draining soil, reaching heights of 15-20 feetGolden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — Regular pruning maintains shape, and caution is advised as sap may cause skin irritationGolden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — Adds a lush, tropical flair to any landscapeGolden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — commonly referred to as the Golden TrumpetGolden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — tropical plant that offers a stunning visual display for any landscape designGolden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — this evergreen climber thrives in USDA zones 9 to 11 and is renowned for its proliferation of trumpet-shaped+163

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Apocynaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — golden-yellow flowers measuring up to 5 inches in diameter
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full sun and well-draining soil, reaching heights of 15-20 feet
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — Regular pruning maintains shape, and caution is advised as sap may cause skin irritation
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — Adds a lush, tropical flair to any landscape
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — commonly referred to as the Golden Trumpet
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — tropical plant that offers a stunning visual display for any landscape design
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — this evergreen climber thrives in USDA zones 9 to 11 and is renowned for its proliferation of trumpet-shaped
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — measuring up to 5 inches in diameter
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — It showcases glossy leaves and stunning trumpet-shaped
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — The Allamanda cathartica, commonly known as the Golden Trumpet, is a vibrant, evergreen climber
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — Regular pruning - not only to shape but also to control its spread - is recommended
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — present a striking contrast against the plant's glossy
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — which can grow up to 6 inches long.<br><br>Given its vigorous growth habits
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — the Golden Trumpet can reach heights between 4 to 6 feet
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — with a spread of 3 to 4 feet if well-maintained
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — it requires a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight daily
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — Soil should be well-draining
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — and maintained at a mildly acidic to neutral pH level.<br><br>Frequent watering is necessary
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — but care must be taken to avoid waterlogged conditions
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — it is important to note that Allamanda cathartica contains compounds that are toxic if ingested
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — yellow flowers in the garden
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — shrub / vine with yellow blooms
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — shrub / vine for full
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — The Allamanda cathartica, commonly known as the Golden Trumpet, is a vibrant, evergreen climber; thriving in

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