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It is preferable to propagate plants by seeds rather than cuttings or by division. This ensures maximum genetic diversity is maintained.

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Tecomanthe speciosa
Height: 5m;  Spread: 3m
Vine
Tropical-foliage vine with large saxophone-shaped white flowers (autumn). Frost tender. Particularly hardy on coast.
» Click here for our Tecomanthe speciosa article published in the Titirangi Tatler, September 2011...
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Photo gallery:
Tecomanthe Speciosa Flower & Bean Pod autumn 2008 WREI
May 2009 - old garden specimen
At around 8 metres in length, this Tecomanthe speciosa is the pride and joy of our deck.
The same Tecomanthe from another angle
The beautiful woody vines of a 7 to 9 year old Tecomanthe speciosa
Published in the Titirangi Tatler, September 2011
Tecomanthe speciosa growing in a Wellington suburb
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