Strophanthus Species, Climbing Oleander, Cream Fruit, Rose Allamanda

Strophanthusgratus

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Strophanthus (stroh-FAN-thus)
Species
gratus (GRAH-tus)
Synonym
Roupellia grata
Strophanthus choprae
Strophanthus glaber
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Los Angeles, California

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Pierce, Florida

Gulf Breeze, Florida

Merritt Island, Florida

Mulberry, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Palm Beach, Florida

Pensacola, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Humble, Texas

Plano, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Fort Lauderdale, FL | March 2018 | positive

Also known as “Poison Arrow Vine” along with several other species in the Genus, it can be pruned to bush form, and the petal- fringe...Read More

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Sinking spring, PA (Zone 5b) | March 2009 | positive

This vining shrub has a wonderful rose fragrance, which is a pleasure to have in a tropical area where growing real roses can be difficul...Read More

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