This vigorous twinning perennial uses tendrils to climb over structures forming a dense cover. It has oblong glossy green leaflets and trumpet-shaped, lilac coloured flowers appear in clusters during summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12

Clytostoma callistegoidesis naturally found from Argentina to southern Brazil growing in well drained fertile moist soils in an open sunny position. It requires wind, frost and drought protection.

The Argentine Trumpet Vine is a fast growing climber that is grown on fences, pergolas and other strong structures. It forms a dense screen and produces profuse flowers and is used in small gardens or as a glasshouse specimen in cool climates. It is fast growing and establishes in one season. It requires protection from hot midday sun. ID 1092

Clytostoma(kly-TAHS-toe-ma / kly-toe-STO-ma) callistegioides(kal`-lis-tee-jee-OY-deez)

From Greek klytos, "beauty", + stoma, "mouth"; "callistegoides", Latin for "resembling callistegia" (originally Greek: "beautiful roof").

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