Rangoon Creeper

Common Names: Rangoon Creeper, Chinese Honeysuckle

The Rangoon Creeper is an evergreen vine that loves the heat. It is famous for its stunning flowers that change colour from white to pink and then deep red as they age. This plant is a great way to add scent and colour to a fence, trellis, or pergola in your garden.

Features:

Sun exposure: Full sun to part shade.

Watering: Regular water while establishing, then hardy once it gets going.

Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil.

Growth habit: Vigorous vine, needs a sturdy support structure.

Flowering time: Produces fragrant blooms from spring through summer.

Pruning: Trim back after flowering to keep it tidy and encourage more growth next season.

Interesting Notes:

The flowers are very fragrant, especially in the evening, which helps attract moths for pollination. In some places, the seeds and roots have been used in traditional medicine, but the main reason to grow it is for its beauty and the amazing way it changes colour. It is a real showstopper for any tropical or subtropical garden.

Rangoon creeper seeds and roots were traditionally used to clear out intestinal worms or help with aches. In some places, they were treated as a traditional remedy. But here is the catch. The plant can make you sick if you do not know exactly what you are doing.

Using it the wrong way can lead tummy pains, or feeling dizzy. Because of this, it is really just best to admire the flowers and smell that sweet scent at night. This info is just for learning about the plant history. Do not try eating it or using it as medicine. 

Limited stock. Pickup from Parkwood, WA. Delivery to Perth Metro only.

Keywords: Rangoon Creeper, flowering vine, fragrant garden plant, tropical climber, Perth garden plant