Purple Allamanda, Indian Rubber vine

Cryptostegia grandiflora

gorgeous!!!!!!

Lisa and tig,.......this is the one I just purchased seeds for! seedrack.com Elaine

I wonder how long from seed?????

good question! E. I should look into this!

I've got some up from seed now, they came up quickly, but are growing rather slowly.. We'll see.
Larkie

Droooooooooool.........



"eyes"

Beau-ti-ful! Is it fragrant too?

Larkie, how many days did it take for them to come up? I planted some yesterday. Hope they grow like weeds when the weather warms up. Guess I should say, I hope they grow!!

Hi Shirley, the flower doesn't have a smell at all. It seems it would smell nice, but nope :(

Brugie,
Best I remember, about 10 days.
larkie

Thanks Larkie....I sure hope mine grow. I've just got to have this plant.

Larkie, is there anything you don't grow???? I would love to see pictures of your garden and yard.

I have a little bit of every thing, including lots of "weeds"..lol
Larkie

I thought I loved my yellow allamanda, but this one is just tooooooooooo pretty. Gotta find one. Pam

How big is the bloom? How big does the vine run? Very, very nice! Thanks

Larkie, I can't believe this, but I planted my seeds two days ago and tonight they are coming up. I can see three of them so far. I did soak them over night before planting. I'm amazed.

Good luck with them..Let me know how fast they are growing..I don't know if it's just me or not, but mine seem to be growing awfully slow.
larkie

Sure will keep you updated. I sure hope they grow well and fast would be a plus. Got the seeds from Whatcom seed co. Hope they are what they are supposed to be. Pretty sure they are.

The rubbervine likes warm, humid conditions and they will grow quickly....I have one that is 12-15 feet...they can be pruned into standards. or shrubs as well...some of the hotels use them like that in their landscaping...I prefer the natural look myself. The flowers are awesome!

Thanks Chamma. Do you think it will bloom the first year from seed?