Performs best when shaded from intense afternoon sun.
Soil conditions:
requires well-drained soil
Prefers moist but well-drained soil.
Special locations:
outdoor containers
indoors as a houseplant
- Overwinter inside from cuttings taken in the late summer or early fall.
Plant Traits
Lifecycle:
annual
Ease-of-care:
moderately difficult
Height:
5 to 8 feet
When grown on a trellis
Spread:
5 to 8 feet
When it spreads on the ground unsupported.
Bloom time:
mid-summer
late summer
early fall
mid-fall
Flower color:
orange
yellow
white
Flowers have dark brown centers.
Foliage color:
medium green
Foliage texture:
medium
Shape:
climbing / vine
Shape in flower:
same as above
Special Considerations
Special characteristics:
non-aggressive
non-invasive
not native to North America
- Native to Africa.
Special uses:
direct-seeding
Growing Information
How to plant:
Propagate by
seed
- Start seeds indoor 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, or outdoors where desired after frost danger has passed.
Germination temperature: 70 F to 75 F
Days to emergence: 10 to 14
Maintenance and care:
Provide trellis or support before planting. Deadhead to keep in bloom. Wilts easily, especially if grown in a container. Keep soil moist but not soggy.
