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

Synonym:Strophanthus choprae

Synonym:Strophanthus glaber

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting