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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 4–10Type VineClimate Temperate

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — It spreads via root suckers; manage growth to prevent invasiveness; growing up to 3 inches long

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Vine
Family: Bignoniaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — which bloom profusely from early summer to fall; and are particularly attractive to hummingbirds and, image 85

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

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

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — though well-drained soil is favorable for optimal growth; with a spread of 5 to 10 feet, image 67

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — Regular pruning is recommended to keep its growth in bounds; the foliage consists of pinnately compound leaves

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — with a spread of 5 to 10 feet; though well-drained soil is favorable for optimal growth

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — and fences.<br><br>A key feature of the Campsis radicans is its trumpet-shaped flowers; this native North, image 84

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — a vigorous deciduous vine; making it an ideal candidate for covering trellises, image 74

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — Ideal for trellises and fences; orange and red flowers in the garden

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

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

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) — with a spread of 5 to 10 feet; though well-drained soil is favorable for optimal growth, image 82

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — vine with orange and red blooms; these blossoms are typically a vibrant orange to red hue

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — Regular pruning is recommended to keep its growth in bounds; the foliage consists of pinnately compound leaves, image 68

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — The foliage consists of pinnately compound leaves; regular pruning is recommended to keep its growth in bounds

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

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

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

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

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — a vigorous deciduous vine; making it an ideal candidate for covering trellises

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — The Trumpet Creeper (Campsis radicans); climbing 30-40 feet, it thrives in full sun to part shade in USDA, image 49

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — The Trumpet Creeper (Campsis radicans); climbing 30-40 feet, it thrives in full sun to part shade in USDA, image 73

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