Petrea volubilis (Queen's Wreath) - Video 1

Botanical names: Petrea volubilis, Petrea kohautiana, Petrea racemosa

Common names: Queen's Wreath, Sandpaper Vine, Tropical Wisteria

Family: Verbenaceae

Origin: Tropical America

USDA Zone: 9-11

Cold tolerance: 30°F

Vine or creeper plantPlant form: Climbing or creeping vine
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersFlower color: White and off-white; blue, lavender, purple
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Petrea volubilis


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Petrea volubilis (Queen's Wreath) with purple flower clusters in a close up plant shot.

Petrea volubilis - Queen's wreath, Sandpaper vine. A twining vine with rough green leaves and spectacular tall clusters of purple flowers. It likes warm and humid conditions. The flowers come in raceme reaching over 1 foot long, the flowers lasts a couple of days but the blue calices remain much longer, slowly turning gray.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
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500 ml (16 oz)
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10"/3 gal pot
10 Plants in stock
$39.95