Campsis radicans (Scarlet Trumpet Vine)

Campsis radicans (Scarlet Trumpet Vine) covered in numerous orange flowers climbing a tall tree trunk.

Botanical name: Campsis radicans

Common names: Scarlet Trumpet Vine, Red Bignonia, Blood Trumpet, Dynamic Trumpet Vine

Family: Bignoniaceae

Origin: Eastern USA to Mexico

USDA Zone: 4-10

Plant form: Climbing or creeping vine

Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade

Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.

Watering: Regular; moderate

Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange

Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

This is a fast growing evergreen vine reaching 30 feet tall. Beautiful red orange tubular blooms with yellow throat that blooms in clusters, each bloom is up to 3 inches long. Starts to bloom in early spring and continues all summer. Can take some frosts, somewhat hardy. Can be trained as a standard. Prune to keep under control. Incredibly beautiful. Once established does not need to be watered or fertilized beyond what nature provides. Can withstand long periods of drought even in growing season and does not seem to stress it at all, it keeps blooming. Propagation Methods: From semi-hardwood cuttings, by air layering. Environmental extremes tolerated. Plant in full sun to part shade and water occasionally in the summer, do not overwater. It is hardy to about 25-30 degrees F. If it is well-established, it should regenerate from the roots if it freezes down to the ground.

Campsis xtagliabuana 'Madame Galen' is a hybrid between Campsis radicans and Campsis grandiflora.

Related species: Distictis buccinatoria.