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Trumpet Creeper

Campsis radicans

Nature Hills Nursery
$10457
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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: Choose a spot that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of full sun daily. While the vine can grow in partial shade, the flower production will be sparse and the brilliant color intensity of the blooms will fade.
  • Soil: This plant is incredibly adaptable and grows well in everything from heavy clay to sandy soil. If you have extremely poor or compacted soil, mix in a handful of compost at planting to help the roots establish without needing heavy amendments.

Watering Requirements

Water your new vine twice a week during its first growing season to ensure the root system anchors deeply into the ground. Once the plant is mature, it is remarkably drought tolerant and typically only needs supplemental water during long stretches of extreme heat. Inconsistent moisture during the summer can lead to premature flower drop or stressed, yellowing foliage.

Pruning Tips

Trumpet Creeper blooms on new wood, so you should prune it heavily in late winter or very early spring before the new growth starts. Think of this like a structural haircut where you cut back lateral branches to within a few inches of the main trunk to encourage a flush of flowering stems. Regular pruning is necessary to manage the size of this vigorous grower and to keep the weight from damaging your trellis or fence.

Fertilizer Needs

Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers because they will trigger a massive explosion of green leaves while significantly reducing the number of flowers. A light application of a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring is usually more than enough for this hardy plant. Many gardeners find that established vines thrive perfectly well without any supplemental fertilizer at all.

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Fast Climber with Brilliant Coral-Orange Blooms: The Trumpet Creeper

  • A Hummingbird Favorite
  • Climbs the Height of Buildings
  • Fast-Growing
  • Low-to-No Maintenance

The Trumpet Creeper (Campsis radicans '') calls hummingbirds from near and far with its coral-color flowers that they cannot resist. Also known as Trumpet Vine, this vigorous vine makes for an impressive sight that requires little to no maintenance, but does require that you like highly floriferous plants and vivid blooms!

The Trumpet Creeper may be known for its brilliant orange, funnel-shaped blooms that grow on the end of its branches, but it is equally as impressive when it comes to climbing skills. This ravishing and energetic vine will cling to stone, walls, and wood. This makes it ideal for turning an unsightly structure into an otherworldly and fanciful landmark It will also easily mask an ugly fence, soften hardscaping, and add tropical charm to your rock retaining wall.

This vine is a top performer when it comes to reach, but it also requires little to no maintenance once established. It likes full sun but will grow in shade, and it is drought tolerant once it's rooted. Many people choose to use theirs as a method of adding shade to a pergola quickly. Others like to let it climb their pillars up to their deck and wind its way around the handrails for a bit more privacy and lushness.

No matter where you plant yours, expect the hummingbirds to come from near and far. They love this U.S. native that grew wild in the Southeast for centuries.

Keep your Trumpet Creeper contained by trimming it regularly--it can be cut back hard in winter and will grow back in the blink of an eye, so be as aggressive as you want to be. Watch for runners and be ready to pull them. This prolific grower also seeds easily and spreads rapidly.

If you're in need of a vivid, vibrant, and hummingbird-friendly vine to beautify a wall, structure, or trellis, the Trumpet Creeper is calling your name. Toot your own horn for having great taste and order yours now.

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