Manettia bicolour

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

Firecracker Vine, Candy Corn Plant, Manettia luteorubra, Manettia luteo-rubra, Manettia inflata, Cigar Flower

Manettia bicolour, commonly known as the Firecracker Vine, is a climber that features red flowers with a yellow tip. These are borne through spring and summer and are complemented with lush, fresh-green foliage as it grows to 2 m. Manettia bicolour is commonly grown along a fence or other support structure. It also looks great in a sub-tropical or pool garden in frost free areas.

Manettia bicolour is currently unavailable.

Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Climbers
Height:	2.00 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Arches, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Some
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Firecracker Vine, Candy Corn Plant, Manettia luteorubra, Manettia luteo-rubra, Manettia inflata, Cigar Flower

Manettia bicolour Details

Manettia bicolour, commonly known as the Firecracker Vine, is a climber that is favoured for its colourful flowers. Red flowers with a yellow tip are borne through spring and summer. These are complemented with lush, fresh-green foliage. This evergreen will reach about 2 m in length, but can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this plant are achieved when it is grown on a well-drained site in full sun, protected from frost and wind. Manettia bicolour is commonly grown along a fence or other support structure. It also looks great in a sub-tropical or pool garden in frost free areas.