Allamanda schottii – Bush Allamanda

Description

Allamanda schottii (syn. Allamanda neriifolia) – Bush Allamanda

Family: Apocynaceae
Packet Size: 8 seeds

Description

Bush Allamanda, formerly sold as Allamanda neriifolia, is an eye-catching tropical to subtropical shrub with glossy, narrow green leaves and bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers. Unlike the vigorous climbing forms of Allamanda, it usually maintains a more shrubby, rounded habit.

This South American ornamental brings a cheerful splash of colour to suitable frost-free gardens, sunny courtyards and warm sheltered borders. The accepted botanical name is Allamanda schottii; Allamanda neriifolia is a widely encountered synonym.

Key Features

• Flowers: Showy golden-yellow trumpets in favourable warm weather.
• Foliage: Neat, glossy evergreen leaves.
• Use: Warm-climate feature shrub or an ornamental container plant with suitable care.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to bright light.
• Soil: Rich, freely draining mix with steady moisture in warm growing weather.
• Climate: Tropical and subtropical locations; protect from frost.
• Care: Prune after flowering to encourage denser growth.

Propagation from Seed

1. Prepare: Sow the supplied, cleaned seeds directly; no pre-soaking or scarification is needed.
2. Sow: Place seeds shallowly in a clean, free-draining potting or propagation mix.
3. Germinate: Maintain warmth, bright filtered light and gentle even moisture; do not waterlog.
4. Pot on: Move seedlings into individual containers once well established.

Growing Note

All parts of Allamanda can be harmful if eaten, Keep plants away from children and pets.

Germination advice: These instructions are a recommended guide. Germination results and timing may vary depending on seed freshness, storage, temperature and growing conditions. Alternative propagation methods may also be successful.