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Native to Mexico, this showy vine was introduced in 1841. This member of the morning glory family has arching sprays of tubular flowers that change from crimson to butter-yellow, giving a delightful multi-colored effect. Grow in a large pot with a trellis for the twining stems to catch hold, and fertilize only with low nitrogen flower fertilizer as the first buds start to form. Best in a warm, sheltered spot, where it will twine upwards and start to flower late summer to frost.