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Mexican Flame Vine 'Sao Paulo' - S1
Mexican Flame Vine 'Sao Paulo' - S1
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Mexican Flame Vine 'Sao Paulo'

Senecio confusus syn. Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides
Vivid scarlet daisy flowers with center tufts of gold grace this tropical vine. Flashes of flame-red flowers, two inches across, are scattered atop the toothed, glossy-green leaves. Beautiful in a basket or large container, where it shows off its cascading stems and brilliant flowers.
SKU #P3160

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Pot: 3.5" h x 2.63" w (9.5 fl oz)
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
6-10' trailing
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Red orange with fluffy centers
Features
Great for Containers
Attracts Butterflies
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Mexican flame vine 'Sao Paulo' is a deep orange-red selection of this rare tropical Senecio. A fantastic addition to butterfly gardens, hanging baskets, and large containers, it can also be trained to climb by tying to supports. Pinch back tips early in the season to encourage a fuller plant. A short-day bloomer; bring indoors in fall to overwinter in a sunny window in northern areas.
Final Spacing:
1-2'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
About 1" per week is plenty
Soil pH:
Not particular about pH
Fertilizer:
Mix in about an inch or two of compost prior to planting if soil is poor.
Diseases & Pests:
No major pests or diseases.