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Distictis 'Rivers'

Royal Trumpet Vine, River's Trumpet

Plant photo of: Distictis 'Rivers'
Information by:         Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC

 

Description

The Royal Trumpet Vine is a very vigorous vine with rosy lavender flowers. These blooms have yellow throats and fade to pink as they age. Its foliage is lighter green and glossier than the Blood Red Trumpet Vine, its closest relative.

 

Plant Type

Vine

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Lavender, Purple

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Cascade, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.