Turn your garden into a blaze of colour with the Golden Shower Creeper (Pyrostegia venusta). This vigorous climber bursts into cascades of fiery orange-gold trumpet flowers during Cape Town’s mid- to late-summer months (January–April). Perfect for covering fences, pergolas, and walls, it creates a dramatic display that attracts pollinators and adds instant tropical flair.
Plant in full sun for the best flowering display. Provide strong support such as a trellis, fence, or pergola, as vines grow rapidly. Water regularly during establishment, then moderately once roots are settled. This creeper is drought-tolerant once mature. Prune after flowering to control growth and encourage fresh shoots. Feed lightly in spring to boost flowering.
Did You Know? In the Western Cape, Pyrostegia venusta is often called the “Golden Shower Creeper” because of its spectacular curtain-like blooms. It flowers at the height of summer, just when many other plants are fading, making it a showstopper in January through April.
| Botanical Name |
Pyrostegia Venusta
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Growth Expectancy
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6m+ H x 2m W
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Position
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Sun
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| Water Smart | No |
| Indigenous | No – native to Brazil, widely cultivated in South Africa |
