Allamandas – The Epitome of a Shrub Beauty

Semi-climbing plants of upright growth habits are becoming more and more popular nowadays. If you are looking for one or several plants belonging to this particular set of characteristics, then choose from the 12 species of Allamanda. These plants have shiny deep green leaves and large yellow flowers. Overall, Allamandas perfectly combine the beauty of their whorled leaves, trumpet-shaped flowers, and twining growth, making them everybody’s favorite. The photo at the left shows a close up view of Golden Trumpet, one popular variety of Allamanda plants.

Allamandas are popularly used as ornamental plants. They can be grown in sheltered areas as well as indoors as potted plants. In the tropics, Allamandas are often pruned and used as blooming hedge plants. Their growth can be controlled so that they become slender trees crowned with their glorious blooms at the top portion of the plant.

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