Antigon Thin Stings 10 liters

Antigon is one of the most beautiful flowering climbers for the Israeli garden! A water-efficient perennial plant that is perfectly suited to our climate.

• 🌸 Spectacular bloom: clusters of coral-pink flowers for months
• 💧 Water-efficient: drought-resistant after absorption - ideal for Israel!
• 🚀 Fast growth: can cover a fence or pergola in one season
• 🐝 Attracts pollinators: bees and butterflies especially love it
• 💪 Easy to grow: tolerates a variety of soils and conditions
• 💚 Decorative leaves: beautiful green heart-shaped leaves

• 🌺 Long-lasting bloom: blooms from summer to late fall
• 🎨 Vibrant colors: pink, reddish-pink and sometimes white
• 🏠 Perfect coverage: excellent for fences, pergolas and walls
• ☀️ Heat-resistant: thrives in the Israeli sun
• 🌿 Flexible branches: does not invade aggressively
• 🦋 Eco-friendly: Supports the local ecosystem
• 🌡️ Relatively cold-resistant: re-grows from tubers in spring

• ☀️ Lighting: Full sun to partial shade (prefers full sun)
• 💧 Watering: moderate at first, sparing after absorption
• 🌍 Soil: Tolerates almost any type of soil, even calcareous
• 📏 Planting spacing: 1.5-3 meters between plants
• 🌡️ Climate: Mediterranean, subtropical, desert
• 📍 Suitable areas: Lowlands, Mountain Region, Negev, Arava

1. Choose a location: A sunny spot near a fence, pergola, or wall that the plant can climb.
2. Prepare the soil: Dig a hole twice as large as the root ball and add compost.
3. Plant: Carefully remove from pot and plant at original soil level.
4. Water well: deep watering immediately after planting
5. Provide support: Tie the first branches to the support structure until the plant holds on to itself

• 💧 Watering: 2-3 times a week until absorbed, then once a week in the summer
• ✂️ Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to control volume
• 🍂 Winter: The plant may shed its leaves - this is natural! It will regrow in the spring.
• 🛡️ Root protection: Cover the base of the plant with mulch in cold areas
• 🔗 Direction: Direct new branches in the desired direction
• 🌿 Fertilization: Optional - balanced fertilizer once a year in spring

• 🚧 Fence Cover: Perfect for hiding a chain link or concrete fence
• 🏛️ Pergola: Creates shade and spectacular blooms
• 🧱 Wall covering: covers old or unsightly walls
• 🌳 Entrance gate: Creates an impressive blooming arch
• 🐝 Pollinator Garden: Attracts bees and butterflies to the garden
• 🎨 Focal point: Creates a striking colorful element in the garden

• Hebrew name: Antigone Dak-Oketzim
• Latin name: Antigonon leptopus
• Other names: Coral climber, necklace of love, queen's wreath
• Family: Polygonaceae
• Origin: Mexico and Central America
• Plant type: Perennial twining climber
• Height at maturity: 8-10 meters (and more)
• Growth rate: Very fast
• Flowering: Summer-Fall, pink/red/white
• Shedding: Conditional shedding (sheds in cold winter)
• Climbing form: Entwined by tendrils
• 📏 The height is that of the mature plant – the size it reaches over time, not the size it is shipped at.