Bignonia — 6 species
Botanical species in the genus Bignonia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Medicinal
Bignonia aequinoctialis
Bignonia aequinoctialis
Family: Bignoniaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in a sunny position with some protection from the hottest sun, and also in light shade. Prefers a well-drained, rich, light soil with plenty of moisture during the growing season.
Full cultivation guide →Evergreen ClimberView Details
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Bignonia capreolata
Bignonia capreolata
Family: Bignoniaceae
Cultivation
Bignonia capreolata is a fairly cold-tolerant plant. Evergreen in areas with mild winters, the plant is known to survive winters with temperatures occasionally falling as low as -25°c, although all top growth will be killed at these temperatures with the plant resprouting from the base the following growing season. Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.
Full cultivation guide →Semi-deciduous ClimberView Details
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