trumpet vine
Also known as: trumpet climber; trumpet creeper; trumpet honeysuckle; Virginian trumpet flower
A vigorous self-clinging woody climber growing to 10m, with pinnate leaves and bright orange or red, trumpet-shaped flowers 8cm long, borne in clusters in late summer and autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- trumpet vine (Campsis radicans)
- Genus
- Campsis
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Plant type
- 8-12 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Climbing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of trumpet vine
Distribution map
C and Eastern USA
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of trumpet vine
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trumpet vine care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningOn established plants, shorten sideshoots to three or four buds from the permanent framework; remove crowded or damaged shoots. Prune annually after flowering on last-year growth, or in late winter or early spring on current-year growth.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, layering, hardwood cuttings or root cuttings
Growing
GrowingA climber that despite its exotic-looking flowers is reasonably hardy if grown against a warm, sunny wall
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
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