Petrea volubilis var. alba is a white version of the same flower
Fragrant or Not
No fragrance at all
Category(Bush/Vine/Tree)
An evergreen twining climber
Height
can reach up to 20 ft if allowed to grow
Spacing
Grown as a solitary plant
Flowering Months
Summer time, also blooms in late winter
Flower Color
Bicolor, a light purple set of petals and a dark purple set
Growing Areas
Known to grow very well in Karachi and Lahore
Frost Tender
Will not tolerate frost
Exposure
Full sun
Soil pH
No specific issues known
Propagation
air layering
Uses
Ornamental vine
Other Details
Queen's wreath is one of the most beautiful bushy climbers on Earth (hence the common name Queen's wreath) - unfortunately it is not very well known in Pakistan! Light and dark purple clusters of flowers on deep green leaves look highly attractive. The name sandpaper vine comes from the fact the leaf surface is very rough, exactly like sand-paper or "raig maal, in Urdu". This vine climbs by twining around anything it find on its way, thus we should provide a robust support. It should also be grown far away from trees for the same reason. Petrea is often attacked by aphids and mealy bugs. Keep an eye on these unwanted pests. Caution: Leaves may scrape skin during pruning
Image courtesy: M. Khabbab (Specimen growing in Lahore)
i have one growing in 18 inch pot, it was slow to establish, when i bought it it was around 3 feet and now after two years it has grown to more than 7 feet and spreading speedily, i still have to train it.
