How big does a dwarf Allamanda get?

two feet
‘ The dwarf form is fairly compact, reaching heights of two feet. This variety is planted in profusion along the Great Lawn.

How do you prune dwarf Allamanda?

Prune your allamanda shrubs in the late winter or early spring before the new growth appears. Use small, hand-held pruning shears to trim just the ends of the branches. This promotes the growth of new buds and shoots.

What kind of shrub is a dwarf Allamanda?

Allamanda cathartica ‘Compacta’. Dwarf allamanda is a true garden diva – a very pretty, sometimes fussy shrub that loves drawing attention to itself. With exquisite butter-yellow flowers over glossy deep green foliage, the dwarf variety of allamanda stays small and bushy, making it a good shrub for smaller spaces. Watering correctly is…

How tall does an Allamanda tree need to be?

If you dislike that look, grow small plants around the Allamanda to cover up the trunk. You can keep them trimmed at 3 feet while young and then 4 or 5 feet tall once they’re mature. Plant in spring, summer, or fall, spacing plants 3 to 6 feet apart. Dig a hole only as deep as the root ball and 2 to 3 times as wide.

What’s the best way to care for an Allamanda?

Watering correctly is the key to keeping these small flowering shrubs at their best. They need regular irrigation but must dry out a bit in between watering. Picturesque in groupings or rows, they can work as a front-of-the-border plants or use them behind annuals, groundcovers or small perennials.

How often should I fertilize my dwarf allamandas?

A hard spring pruning isn’t necessary. Fertilize three times a year with a top-quality granular fertilizer high in phosphorus to promote heavy blooming. You can also supplement feedings with bone meal and liquid fertilizer. Place dwarf allamandas 2 to 2-1/2 feet apart.