Petrea Volubilis Bonsai
Petrea is a woody stemmed climber that twines around any available.
Petrea volubilis bonsai. About petrea volubilis albiflora with drooping flower clusters reminiscent of wisteria this tender tropical queen wreathes herself in a royal floral display in cycles from spring to fall. It looks somewhat similar to a tropical wisteria. Queen s wreath grows as an evergreen and is a flower ornamental. How to plant and care for queen s wreath petrea volubilis august 10 2018 0.
Petrea volubilis queen s wreath sandpaper vine. Finally we have seeds. Petreas bloom heavily in the spring but re bloom a few times during the warmer months. Racemosa has larger leaves but both have the rough sandpaper like leaves.
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. Is native to the west indies and from mexico to panama. A strong sprawling vine that is partially deciduous in winter it is native to central america and the west indies. Volubilis blooms more heavy than p.
Petrea volubilis is one of the most distinct and beautiful of the cultivated climbers. All vine collectors desire it but it s very difficult to find. It is an absolutely gorgeous tropical vine when in full bloom. Queens wreath or bluebird vine are other alternative common names.
It is a fast growing woody vine with a grey bark a strong climber and will attain great height and cover a considerable area if left unpruned. Queen s wreath is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow great for beginner gardeners. It is an absolutely gorgeous tropical vine when in full bloom. A twining vine with rough green leaves and spectacular tall clusters of purple flowers.
The star like flowers are extremely effective when massed. Petreas bloom heavily in the spring but re bloom a few times during the warmer months. General description with drooping flower clusters reminiscent of wisteria this tender tropical queen wreathes herself in a royal floral display in cycles from spring to fall. Usa petrea volublis is commonly called sandpaper vine due to the rough texture of the leaves and or florida wisteria or tropical wisteria as it is one of the only vines to have the beautiful draping clusters that are similar to northern chinese wisterias.
Petrea volubilis commonly called queen s wreath or purple wreath. It likes warm and humid conditions. Queen s wreath is a glorious vine from mexico that blooms long tresses of lavender blue blossoms that resemble tiny orchids. It is a fast growing twining woody vine or rounded shrub that produces wisteria like erect to drooping axillary foot long racemes of star like purple flowers 15 30 flowers per raceme in late spring to early summer.
Volubilis blooms more heavy than p.