Allamanda Yellow Plant (Golden Trumpet / Buttercup Flower)
Allamanda plant, often known as Golden Trumpet or Buttercup Flower. This plant is incredibly popular across India for its vigorous growth and spectacular bright yellow, trumpet-shaped blooms that appear throughout the warmer months. Whether you choose to grow it as a bushy shrub or train it as a glorious climbing vine, the Allamanda Yellow brings vibrant color and a lush feel to any garden or balcony.
Perfectly suited to Indian climate, it thrives in heat and sun, making it relatively easy to care for once established. Its glossy green leaves provide a beautiful backdrop to the cheerful golden flowers. Get ready to enjoy a season filled with these gorgeous blooms!
Key Features:
- Flowers: Big, bold yellow blooms (like trumpets!) with a light sweet scent.
- Leaves: Glossy, dark green, and evergreen in warm weather.
- Size: Grows 1.5–3 meters (5–10 feet) tall trim to keep smaller.
- Fast Growth: Quickly covers walls or trellises for privacy.
- Plant Height: Typically 10-15 inches (25-38 cm)
- Pot Size: Shipped in standard nursery polybags or pots
- Weight: Approx. 300-500 gm per plant (including pot/soil)
Why Grow It?
- Popular Names: Pila Kaner (Hindi), Campanilla Amarilla (Spanish).
- Low Effort: Loves heat, humidity, and full sun—minimal care needed.
- Versatile: Plant in gardens, pots, or train as a climber.
- Eye-Catching: Perfect for creating a cheerful, tropical vibe.
Care Tips:
- Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily) for maximum blooms.
- Water: Water when soil feels dry (avoid soggy roots).
- Soil: Use well-draining soil mixed with compost.
- Prune: Trim after flowering to shape and encourage new growth.
- Feed: Use balanced fertilizer monthly in the growing season.
Great For: Gardens in hot climates, poolside landscaping, or as a patio showstopper! Pair with hibiscus or palms for a paradise feel.