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Beaumontia murtonii, Easter Lily Vine, Heralds Trumpet, Nepal Trumpet Flower

Beaumontia murtonii

Easter Lily Vine, Heralds Trumpet, Nepal Trumpet Flower
Family: Apocynaceae
Origin: Himilayan tropics
Vine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersFragrant plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

One of the most impressive climbing plants which also grows well in subtropical climates. Woody vine with large fragrant white flowers resembling lilies, and lush tropical foliage. A strong growing climber which can reach 10' to 20' (3m to 6m) in full sun. Large, highly fragrant flowers appear in trusses particularly during the cool season in tropical climates. The leaves are glossy and dark green on the upper leaf surface,on the lower leaf surface they are hairy. Young shoots are also covered with brown hairs. Another very close species - Beaumontia grandiflora.


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