Allamanda ‘Lil Red’
Allamanda ‘Lil Red’ is a tropical shrub or vine with deep redcomma-sign trumpet-shaped flowers that stand out against its glossy green leaves. Blooming from early spring to late fallcomma-sign it brings rich color to gardenscomma-sign trellisescomma-sign and containers in warm climates. This sun-loving plant grows best in well-drained soil and is easy to maintaincomma-sign making it a great choice for adding a boldcomma-sign tropical touch to any landscape.
Specs
Compact Tropical Beauty with Deep Red Blooms
Allamanda ‘Lil Red’, also known as Mini Red Allamanda, is a compact tropical shrub that brings bold color to small spaces. Its deep red trumpet-shaped flowers stand out vividly against glossy green foliage, blooming heavily from summer into fall. With its manageable size and upright growth, it’s perfect for borders, patio containers or low hedges in warm, sunny gardens.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering
Bloom Time: Summer through fall
Growth Habit: Compact, upright and bushy
Mature Size: 2 to 3 feet tall
USDA Zone: 10 to 11
Temperature: Thrives between 65°F and 90°F
Color: Deep red flowers with glossy green leaves
Light Requirement: Full sun for best blooms
Water Needs: Moderate, prefers well-drained soil and regular moisture
Bloom Size: 2 to 3 inches, trumpet-shaped
Pet Friendly? No – toxic if ingested, keep away from pets and children
Best Uses
Ideal for tropical gardens, patios, and poolside landscapes
Pro tip:
To encourage even more blooms, pinch back leggy stems and fertilize regularly during the growing season with a balanced tropical plant food.
Allamanda ‘Lil Red’, also known as Mini Red Allamanda, is a compact tropical shrub that brings bold color to small spaces. Its deep red trumpet-shaped flowers stand out vividly against glossy green foliage, blooming heavily from summer into fall. With its manageable size and upright growth, it’s perfect for borders, patio containers or low hedges in warm, sunny gardens.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering
Bloom Time: Summer through fall
Growth Habit: Compact, upright and bushy
Mature Size: 2 to 3 feet tall
USDA Zone: 10 to 11
Temperature: Thrives between 65°F and 90°F
Color: Deep red flowers with glossy green leaves
Light Requirement: Full sun for best blooms
Water Needs: Moderate, prefers well-drained soil and regular moisture
Bloom Size: 2 to 3 inches, trumpet-shaped
Pet Friendly? No – toxic if ingested, keep away from pets and children
Best Uses
Ideal for tropical gardens, patios, and poolside landscapes
Pro tip:
To encourage even more blooms, pinch back leggy stems and fertilize regularly during the growing season with a balanced tropical plant food.
Key Features:
Bloom Time:
Summer Only
Growth Habit:
Upright & Bushy
Mature Height:
MEDIUM (2 to 6 feet)
USDA Zone:
Tropical/Subtropical (Zones 10 and up)
Temperature:
Warm Climate
Color:
Red
Light Requirement:
Full Sun
Water Need:
Moderate
Bloom Size:
Large
Pet Friendly:
No