The flowers look like ‘trumpets’ and ‘bells’, that can create a musical symphony in your garden.
This spell-bounding beauty grows well in containers and landscapes both.
Common names: Allamanda
Indian names: Pilaghanti, Arasinhu
Botanical name: Allamanda spp.
Varieties: Yellow (single and double, dwarf, bush, wine), Cheery, White, Peach, Chocolate, Cream, Golden-Orange
Design Ideas: Hanging baskets
PLANT FEATURES
Life-Cycle: Perrenial
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Width/Spread: 2 to 3 feet wide
Flowering Season: Spring and summer
Flower: Allamanda flower
GROWING DETAILS
Sunlight: Partial sun/shade. Can be grown indoors with bright light.
Water: Regularly
Sowing season: Spring
Care: Water regularly, apply nitrogen fertilizer to soil occasionally.
Pests: Aphids and mealybugs; Ward off with general pesticide.
Propagation: Seeds and stem cuttings
WORD OF CAUTION
The plant contains a poisonous, milky sap – all parts of the plant are considered to be toxic.
IMPORTANT TIP
Thess plants under ideal conditions, can grow rapidly and get out of control, making pruning essential. Allamanda plants can become shrubs by pruning.
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