Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) - Video 1

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Botanical name: Bignonia capreolata

Common name: Crossvine

Family: Bignoniaceae

Origin: North America

Hardiness: 15°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Bignonia capreolata 'Atrosanguinea'
Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) 'Atrosanguinea' is noted for its dark purplish-red flowers (flowers of Bignonia capreolata are orange-red). B. 'Atrosanguinea' will grow much shorter than the species.


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Bignonia Capreolata - Crossvine

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
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot