Shrub
Bush Allamanda
Allamanda schottii
Traits
Varieties We Carry
StandardAllamanda schottii
Sizes & Pricing
3 galFrom$14.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 25.
LightFull Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size4-5 feet × 4-5 feet
About Bush Allamanda
Bush Allamanda (Allamanda schottii) is a compact tropical shrub bearing clusters of bright yellow trumpet flowers for much of the warm season. In NE Florida (zone 9b) it is best grown in containers and overwintered frost-free, as it is reliably hardy only in zones 10–11; note that UF/IFAS rates it a high invasion risk. Starting at $14.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen (may defoliate in cold snaps in zone 9b)
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Care essentials
Light
Requires full sun (6+ hours daily) for prolific flowering; in NE Florida it grows best in containers so it can be moved inside when temperatures drop below 45°F.
Water
Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings; avoid overwatering — allamanda drops leaves when stressed by either drought or waterlogging.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in fertile, moist, well-drained sandy or loamy soil; fertilize three times per year (spring, summer, fall) with a quality granular fertilizer to sustain heavy flowering.
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Common questions
Is Bush Allamanda a good plant for St. Augustine?
Bush Allamanda is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 4-5 feet × 4-5 feet.