Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine)
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Bignonia capreolata 'Atrosanguinea'
Botanical name: Bignonia capreolata
Common name: Crossvine
Family: Bignoniaceae
Origin: North America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Hardiness: 15°F
Fast-growing cross-vine with unique leaves - two leaflets per leaf; the rachis ends with a tendril. The common name comes from the cross shape seen when you make a cross-section of a stem, makes an outstanding screen. Will scramble up a trellis or any other support quickly and easily. It is hardy and relatively pest free. The deep red buds in spring open to reveal a cheery yellow inside. Unscented tubular flowers appear in late April. Prune as desired.
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Bignonia capreolata
Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) puts on a spectacular floral show with masses of vibrant, trumpet-shaped blooms.
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Fast-growing cross-vine with deep red buds in spring, which open to reveal a cheery yellow inside. Tubular flowers appear in late spring. Very cold hardy, easy to grow.
See picture of the plants.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
See picture of the plants.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot