This spectacularly beautiful vine provides a
nonstop display of trumpet-shaped flowers
from midsummer to frost. Hummingbirds
absolutely love them! Makes a lovely yet
effective screen or accent for walls, poles and
fences. Does best in warm, sunny spots. Can
grow 20-30' if given sturdy support. Campsis
Zones: 4-9 - Full sun - Deer resistant.
Product Details
Botanical Name: Campsis radicans 'Flava'
Form: Deciduous woody-stemmed climber
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Height/Habit: 20 - 30'
Spread: 6 - 8'
Spacing: 6 - 8'
Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9 (-20 degrees F)
Foliage Type: Leaflets 9-11 elliptic to ovate 2 1/2" long. Glossy dark green.
Planting Requirements: Provide plenty of room to grow with support if needed.
Soil Requirements: Average well drained garden soil.
Growth Rate: Fast.
Unique Characteristics: The plants climb by attaching small root like fastholds along the stems for means of support. May need additional support or pruning if it gets too heavy for support.
I ordered 3 trumpets in March 2009 to go around this awful utility cable pole which is in the front of my house off the residential road. So, I decided to dress it up without looking at the dam pole everyday; I hate that pole, it's so ugly. The trumpets are surrounded with 2 butterfly bush that I planted. The trumpets do take over but I've been tending to them every weekend training them to attach to the pole and the stakes that I've inserted in the ground to give them something to attach to and not the other flowers that currently planted near by. All-in-all, I'm very happy thus far but probably won't see blooms until next year.
- Saturday, May 30, 2009
Takes over!!!
Reviewed By:
Patty (Topeka, KS)
Beautiful vine with wonderful color...HOWEVER - BUYER BEWARE!!! This vine grows crazy through it's root system and will spread throughout your garden, yard and anywhere it can run. Very hard to kill off. Will take over and kill off anything else in the same garden or gardens close by, if planted to close to your house could pose danger to siding. Root system can be found 2ft deep or more.
- Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Great little plant
Reviewed By:
Karol (Savage, MN)
I have ordered plants via catalog before and wasn't satisfied, so I was delited when my perfect little trumpet vine arrived. It is healthy and happy and I have high hopes for it.
