Botanical Name: Common Names:
Tecomanthe hillii Fraser Island Creeper,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Climbers, Hedging / Screening, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Climbing / Twining
Description:
Native evergreen tropical climber with shiny green foliage and clusters of showy pink bell-like flowers from Spring and through Summer. Great for growing on a wall or fence. Can also be grown in a container.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Climber / Creeper, Courtyard, Feature, Hedging / Screening, Mass Planting, Playgrounds, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Bignoniaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate, Tender
Wind: High
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