5 Seeds Spanish Flag Vine Mina lobata Climbing Flower Plant

Spanish Flag Vine (Mina lobata) is a fast-growing climbing annual treasured for its remarkable cascading flower clusters that shift through a striking color progression from red to orange to yellow to cream as they mature. This vigorous twining vine quickly covers trellises, arbors, fences, and pergolas, delivering months of vivid color and lush green foliage through the warm season. Ideal for vertical garden accents, cottage-style plantings, and pollinator-friendly landscapes, it brings lively movement and brilliant hues to any sunny spot.

Use Spanish Flag Vine to dress up bare structures, create natural privacy screens, or spill over walls and containers with its trailing habit. The nectar-rich blooms draw bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds throughout summer into early autumn, while the delicate foliage provides a soft green backdrop for the fiery flower spikes. An excellent choice for cut flower arrangements and seasonal displays.
Species: Mina lobata
Type: Annual climbing vine
Plant Habit: Twining, vigorous
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
Days to Harvest: 70-90 days to bloom
Zones: Grown as annual in all zones; perennial in 9-11
Germination: 10-21 days at 65-75F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, keep moist
Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
Notes: Provide trellis or support for climbing; soak seeds 24 hours before sowing for best results