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Manettia ‘Candy Corn Vine’

Manettia luteorubracomma-sign commonly known as Candy Corn Vinecomma-sign is a charmingcomma-sign fast-growing vine prized for its unique tubular flowers that resemble candy corn. It’s an excellent choice for attracting hummingbirds and adding a whimsical touch to trellisescomma-sign arborscomma-sign or hanging baskets.

Specs

A Vine That Looks Like Candy

Manettia luteorubra, or the Candy Corn Vine, is a charming climbing plant loved for its novelty-shaped flowers. Its blooms resemble candy corn, with bright orange-red bases and yellow tips, and appear throughout the warmer months. This quick-growing vine twines naturally and is ideal for whimsical garden trellises, fences, and hanging baskets. It’s a hummingbird magnet and grows best in warm, sheltered locations.

Product Highlights
Category: Flowering Vine
Bloom Time: Summer to fall
Growth Habit: Twining
Mature Size: 8 to 12 feet
USDA Zone: 8 to 11
Temperature: Thrives in 65–80°F
Color: Orange-red and yellow
Light Requirement: Full sun to part sun
Water Needs: Moderate

Key Features:

Bloom Time: Summer Only
Growth Habit: Climbing
Mature Height: LARGE (6 to 15 feet)
USDA Zone: Temperate (Zones 7 to 9)
Temperature: Warm Climate
Color: Orange
Light Requirement: Partial Sun/Shade
Water Need: Moderate
Bloom Size: Small
Pet Friendly: Yes