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Apocynaceae
Nepal Trumpet Flower
Beaumontia grandiflora
Grandeur and splendor.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Genus
- Beaumontia
- Native to
- Nepal, India, Vietnam
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- evergreen vine
- Height
- 15-30 feet
- Sunlight
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- rich, moist, well-drained
- Water
- moderate to high
- Hardiness
- 10-12
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The enormous trumpet-shaped flowers can reach up to 5 inches in length and produce an intoxicating fragrance.
- It was named after Diana Beaumont, an English plantswoman and patron of botany in the 19th century.
- The vine produces a milky latex sap typical of the Apocynaceae family, which can cause skin irritation.
- In its native Himalayan habitat, it grows at elevations up to 4,000 feet.
- The large, glossy, dark green leaves can be over 9 inches long, giving the vine a lush tropical appearance.
Color meanings
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majesty
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grand gestures
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tropical luxury