Trumpet Creeper

Campsis Radicans

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Overview

The Trumpet Creeper (Campsis radicans), a vigorous deciduous vine, boasts showy, trumpet-shaped, orange to red flowers reaching 3 inches long, attracting hummingbirds. Climbing 30-40 feet, it thrives in full sun to part shade in USDA zones 4-9. Plant in well-drained soil, spacing 4-10 feet apart for coverage or as a focal point. It spreads via root suckers; manage growth to prevent invasiveness. Ideal for trellises and fences.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 4–10Climate Temperate

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — The Trumpet Creeper (Campsis radicans)

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — a vigorous deciduous vine

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — The Trumpet Creeper (Campsis radicans)

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — Climbing 30-40 feet, it thrives in full sun to part shade in USDA zones 4-9

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — Plant in well-drained soil, spacing 4-10 feet apart for coverage or as a focal point

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — It spreads via root suckers; manage growth to prevent invasiveness

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — Ideal for trellises and fences

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Low
USDA zones: 4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Bignoniaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — orange to red flowers reaching 3 inches long

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — a vigorous deciduous vine

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — The Trumpet Creeper (Campsis radicans)

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — Climbing 30-40 feet, it thrives in full sun to part shade in USDA zones 4-9

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — Plant in well-drained soil, spacing 4-10 feet apart for coverage or as a focal point

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — It spreads via root suckers; manage growth to prevent invasiveness

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — Ideal for trellises and fences

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — rapid-growing vine notable for its flamboyant floral display and robust climbing habit

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — This native North American deciduous vine is prized for its ability to reach 30 to 40 feet in length

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — with a spread of 5 to 10 feet

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — and fences.<br><br>A key feature of the Campsis radicans is its trumpet-shaped flowers

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — making it an ideal candidate for covering trellises

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — which bloom profusely from early summer to fall

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — growing up to 3 inches long

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — These blossoms are typically a vibrant orange to red hue

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — and are particularly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — The foliage consists of pinnately compound leaves

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — Regular pruning is recommended to keep its growth in bounds

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — each leaf with 7 to 11 leaflets

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — though well-drained soil is favorable for optimal growth

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — vine with orange and red blooms

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — orange and red flowers in the garden

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — Planting the Trumpet Creeper provides a dynamic and eye-catching element to the landscape

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — vine for full or half or shade

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