Description
Vigorous deciduous woody vine to 6m at maturity. Young stems dark purplish-brown and young leaves dark coppery-brown, becoming glossy dark green when mature. Leaves on flowering stems 5 cm x 3 cm. Flowers are produced in large heads in May and June (in Vancouver) then periodically throughout the summer. Long tubular flowers (6 to 7 cm long) are dark reddish-orange outside and paler yellow-orange on the inside. Whole flower effect is an intense orange colour (hence ‘Mandarin’), well set off by the complementary colours of the foliage and stems. No fragrance. Fruits not produced. Copy courtesy of UBC.
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
0 - 0
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant a pollinator within 100' for best pollination.
