This vigorous evergreen climber has smooth greenish twinning  stems and forms a dense cover. It has divided leaves with glossy dark green leathery elliptical leaflets and the creamy-white tube-shaped flowers appear in a cluster during autumn.  

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Tecomanthe speciosa is naturally found in New Zealand growing on Three Kings Island where it is regarded as threatened due to the grazing of introduced goats. 

It prefers a semi shaded to sunny protected position and grows in well drained sandy organic rich moist soil and is light frost and wind tolerant but drought tender.

The Three Kings Vine is grown for its flowers, attractive foliage and its climbing habit. It is planted in parks and gardens over structures for screening or to cover a wall. It is also planted in tubs and planter boxes or used around a water feature for a tropical effect. It is suitable for coastal regions and establishes in 2-3 years and is long lived. It is planted in coastal gardens and tolerates most soils and positions. ID 2846
 
Tecomanthe (tek-oh-MANTH-ee)  speciosa (spee-see-OH-suh)

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