Beaumontia grandiflora, Echites grandiflora

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map

Close

One of the most impressive climbing plants which also grows well in subtropical climates. A vigorous evergreen climber that can reach over 20 ft tall and as wide if a strong support is available. Very large leaves can reach 9 inches long and are a glossy green color with prominent veins and new growth has attractive brownish hairs. In late spring to early fall appear the terminal clusters of large (3-6 inch long by 4 inches wide) fragrant white flowers that are trumpet-shaped and resemble an Easter Lily.

Plant in full sun or light shade preferably in a rich soil and provide ample water. It is hardy to 28 degrees F and in cold years can be semi-deciduous. It dislikes heavy wet soil in winter. If pruning is required, as it often is because this plant can get rather large, do so just after flowering to promote new flowering wood for the following year.

Another very close species with slightly smaller leaves - Beaumontia murtonii.

See article about Beaumontia grandiflora - Easter Lily Vine, and how to how to create a fragrant privacy fence of virtually unlimited size.

Similar plants:

• Beaumontia jerdoniana (Nepal Trumpet Flower)
• Beaumontia murtonii (Easter Lily Vine, Heralds Trumpet, Nepal Trumpet Flower)
• Beaumontia sp. (Easter Lily Vine, Heralds Trumpet, Nepal Trumpet Flower)
• Echites umbellatus (Devil's Potato)
• Mesechites trifidus, Echites trifidus (Mesechites)
• Odontadenia macrantha, Odontadenia grandiflora, Odontadenia speciosa, Echites macrantha (Odontadenia)
• Strophanthus caudatus, Echites caudatus, Strophanthus dichotomus (Medusa Gorgona, Red Rapunzel, Twisted Cord Flower)
• Wrightia religiosa, Echites religiosa (Sacred Buddhist, Wondrous Wrightia, Wild Water Plum, Water Jasmine)