Fraser Island creeper (Tecomanthe hillii)

When it flowers

January, not flowering
February, not flowering
March, not flowering
April, not flowering
May, not flowering
June, not flowering
July, not flowering
August, not flowering
September, flowering
October, flowering
November, flowering
December, not flowering

Tecomanthe sp. (Roaring Meg) BIGNONIACEAE, growing on the Mt Sorrow Trail, west of Cape Tribulation, north Queensland.. Photo: Geniostoma, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Lush climber with dangling clusters of large pink trumpet flowers in spring.

A vigorous rainforest climber from coastal Queensland. In spring it carries heavy clusters of rosy-pink trumpet flowers, often straight from older stems. Best in frost-free gardens, where it quickly covers a pergola.

In the garden

Feature plant
Screening
Fence or trellis cover

Leaves: Glossy, dark green divided leaves.
Attracts: Birds and pollinating insects
Flowers: Hanging clusters of large pink trumpet flowers.

Growing conditions

Climate: Tropical and subtropical
Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Sandy and loam
Drainage: Needs good drainage
Frost: Frost tender
Water: Some dry spells
Coast: Sheltered coastal gardens

Planting and care

Grown from: Seed and cuttings

Planting

Give it a trellis, fence or wire to climb from the start. A strong pergola suits it best.

Pruning

Prune after flowering. Avoid cutting old stems that carry the flower clusters.

Care

Water through dry spells and feed in spring.

Where it comes from

Family: Bignoniaceae
Order: Lamiales
Native to: Queensland
Natural range: Rainforest of coastal Queensland, including K'gari (Fraser Island).

Specialist native nurseries.

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Fraser Island creeper Tecomanthe hillii