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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

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) — with a spread of 3 to 4 feet if well-maintained; regular pruning - not only to shape but also to, image 64
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — commonly referred to as the Golden Trumpet; the Golden Trumpet is ideal for covering trellises, image 82
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — shrub / vine with yellow blooms; it requires a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight daily, image 74
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — shrub / vine for full; allowing it to form a breathtaking natural tapestry of rich green and, image 75
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — The Allamanda cathartica, commonly known as the Golden Trumpet, is a vibrant, evergreen climber, image 76
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — It showcases glossy leaves and stunning trumpet-shaped; present a striking contrast against the, image 77
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — golden-yellow flowers measuring up to 5 inches in diameter; but care must be taken to avoid, image 78
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full sun and well-draining soil, reaching heights of, image 79
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — Regular pruning maintains shape, and caution is advised as sap may cause skin irritation, image 80
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — Adds a lush, tropical flair to any landscape; with a spread of 3 to 4 feet if well-maintained, image 81
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — measuring up to 5 inches in diameter; and maintained at a mildly acidic to neutral pH, image 85
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — present a striking contrast against the plant's glossy; shrub / vine with yellow blooms, image 86
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — which can grow up to 6 inches long.<br><br>Given its vigorous growth habits; adds a lush, image 87
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — the Golden Trumpet can reach heights between 4 to 6 feet, image 88
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — with a spread of 3 to 4 feet if well-maintained; regular pruning - not only to shape but also to, image 89
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — it requires a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight daily; it showcases glossy leaves and stunning, image 90
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — Soil should be well-draining; this evergreen climber thrives in USDA zones 9 to 11 and is, image 91
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — tropical plant that offers a stunning visual display for any landscape design; golden-yellow, image 83
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — this evergreen climber thrives in USDA zones 9 to 11 and is renowned for its proliferation of, image 84
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — The Allamanda cathartica, commonly known as the Golden Trumpet, is a vibrant, evergreen climber, image 101
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — and maintained at a mildly acidic to neutral pH level.<br><br>Frequent watering is necessary, image 92
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — but care must be taken to avoid waterlogged conditions; yellow flowers in the garden, image 93
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — it is important to note that Allamanda cathartica contains compounds that are toxic if ingested, image 94
Golden Trumpet, Allamanda (Allamanda Cathartica) — Regular pruning - not only to shape but also to control its spread - is recommended; which can, image 95

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