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