Trumpet Vine - Campsis radicans

Trumpet Vine is a deciduous woody vine native to the southeastern United States. It is a fast-growing plant that can grow up to 30 feet tall and 6 feet wide. It is well-known for its beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in shades of red, orange, and yellow during summer.

Trumpet Vine's Characteristics

It has large, dark green leaves that can grow up to 6 inches. The flowers, which are the most notable feature of the plant, grow in clusters at the tips of the branches and can measure up to 3 inches long. They have a trumpet-like shape and a flared mouth, with a five-lobed corolla that opens to reveal the stamen and pistil. Long, slender seedpods follow the flowers.

Cultivation and Care of This Easy To Grow Vine

It is a hardy plant that is relatively easy to grow, making it a popular choice for home gardeners. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The plant can be propagated from seeds or cuttings and trained to climb on trellises, walls, or fences.

Benefits And Aesthetic Appeal

Aside from its aesthetic appeal, this Vine also offers several benefits. It is a popular choice for attracting hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies to the garden, as the nectar-rich flowers provide an essential food source for these pollinators. The plant is also known for its medicinal properties, as it has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, pain, and inflammation.

Where To Find This Flowering Vine

The flowering plant was initially found in eastern regions of the United States. It is still cultivated in western areas of the U.S., as far north as Ontario, and parts of Europe and Central and South America.

The deciduous vine can reach lengths approaching 33 feet or more. Its small, elliptical leaves darken from an emerald tint into a deep forest green. The leaves seldom grow to more than a few centimeters.

The vine's defining characteristic is its ornate orange or red flower, with a yellow-lined interior that appears at the tail end of the warm season. The dazzling color of the flower was eye-catching even to the early settlers of the North American continent, with colonists from Virginia transplanting the vine back to England as far back as the 1600s.

Naturally growing in wooded settings and along riverbanks, it is now a popular addition to gardening and bird-watching. The colorful bell of the flower attracts the attention of hummingbirds, while a dense, thick covering of the vines is a popular nesting site for birds of all kinds. The vine is hardy too, ravenously so, and can quickly overtake its surroundings, not limited to other vegetation.

When left to their own devices, they have been known to devour fences, poles, and whole trees. Fortunately, the pruning necessary to control the vine is the only maintenance the beautiful plant requires.

They prefer warmer climates but will survive in northern areas, though the flowers in those regions tend towards the smaller side.

The Flowering Season 

The vine produces seed pods that harden and split, releasing hundreds of tiny seeds.

Additionally, Trumpet Vine's tendrils will creep when the weather warms, latching onto surrounding surfaces. As long the growth of these vines is checked, they are an incredible addition to any garden or landscape.

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Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed.

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