This vigorous twining climber has woody stems and forms a dense coverage over structures. It has divided leaves with dark green oval leaflets and the deep pink bell-shaped flowers appear in a raceme during spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Tecomanthe hillii is naturally found in Australia growing in Queensland in well drained, fertile moist organic rich soils in a semi-shaded open position and is frost and drought tender.

The Frazer Island Climber is grown for its showy flowers. It is grown on fences or through lattice for screening and has excellent coverage with the fragrant flowers appearing over a long period. It is also grown in pots and tubs and is used in tropical settings. It is fast growing and establishes in 2 to 3 years. In areas where the temperature falls below 15ş C it should be grown in warm greenhouse.ID 797

Tecomanthe(tek-o-MANTH-ee) hillii(hil-LEE-eye)

Bignoniaceae(BIG-non-AY-see-ee)