Dolichandra unguis-cati

Name: Dolichandra unguis-cati
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 16011f
Price: 64.0 NZD
Availability: InStock

Dolichandra unguis cati, Dolichandra unguis, Cat's Claw Creeper, Bignonia unguis cati, Doxantha unguis cati, Dolichandra

Dolichandra unguis-cati, commonly known as Cat's Claw Creeper is a climber grown for its elegant flowers. This evergreen perennial features bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers during late spring and summer. These are held off slender stems that also host mid-green foliage. This is a vigorous plant that can up trees and other structures to reach 30 m tall. Dolichandra unguis-cati is commonly grown as a climber on a fence, pergola, or similar structure.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Climbers
Height:	5.00 m
Spread:	5.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Arches, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Some
Growth rate	Fast
Also known as	Dolichandra unguis cati, Dolichandra unguis, Cat's Claw Creeper, Bignonia unguis cati, Doxantha unguis cati, Dolichandra

Dolichandra unguis-cati Details

Dolichandra unguis-cati, commonly known as Cat's Claw Creeper is a climber grown for its elegant flowers. This evergreen perennial features bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers during late spring and summer. These are held off slender stems that also host mid-green foliage. This is a vigorous plant that can up trees and other structures to reach 30 m tall, though it can be contained with trimming. Similarly, it will spread across the ground if it has nothing to climb. It prefers to grow on fertile soils in full sun or partial shade and is tolerate of medium frost once established. Dolichandra unguis-cati is commonly grown as a climber on a fence, pergola, or similar structure.