Talk:Campsis radicans

you should think twice about this plant - very invasive - will spread and can damage structures - lwasuits with neighbours - do a search! Avoid!!! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.221.138.224 (talk) 12:29, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

My trumpet vine hasn't bloomed in the past two years, any ideas?


 * Hmm, normally they're pretty energetic; lack of some nutrient perhaps? My reference book doesn't mention anything specific. Stan 18:59, 5 Jul 2004 (UTC)


 * Are you near the northern limites of its range? Pollinator 02:42, Jul 6, 2004 (UTC)

I hope someone out there has some ideas because mine hasnt bloomed either. I live the southeastern part of Michigan


 * I live in NC close to the VA border and they are vining well and look healthy but no flowers.

The hummingbirds love to hang out on the arbor amongst the leaves anyway. So far I feed 9 of them.

What is the best way to plant seeds? I have always wanted a trumpet vine and happened into some seed pods. The pods are still green. Should they dry before planting? Thanks in Texas Any help email mbarjpaints@yahoo.com

When is the best time to prune?

Growing from seed
Somebody just game me a "pod". When do I plant and how deep? Also, can I expect flowers in 2006 from seeds? Thanks!

Please E-Mail me at wac27372@yahoo.com.

Sue from St. Charles (St. Louis)

My Trumpet Vine has never bloomed and it is 4-5 years old. However, this year for the first time a few buds have appeared. I'm waiting for it to bloom.

Betty (New York)

The main article makes no mention of the light requirements of the Trumpet Vine. If someone reading this knows this information could you please add that to the main article. I'm looking for a vine other than the English Ivy that does well in a mostly shady area. Thanks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.79.9.59 (talk) 23:39, 20 September 2007 (UTC)

How to Grow a Trumpet Vine By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A fence covered with a trumpet vine (Campsis radicans) is pure joy. Large reddish-orange trumpets bloom against dark green leaves adorning the vine from June to September and attracting hoards of hummingbirds. Winter seedpods add interest to the winter garden making this an excellent all-season plant. Fast growing, long blooming and low maintenance, the trumpet vine is the ideal vine for the weekend gardener.

Post a CommentAdd to Favorites EmailPrint ArticleSave/Share: Flag Article InstructionsDifficulty: Moderately Easy Things You’ll Need: Trumpet vine Shovel Water Mulch, compost or other organic material Step1Select a planting location. Choose a planting spot that receives full sun or partial shade. The vine will do well in a variety of soil types. Provide the trumpet vine with something on which to climb, but well away from any structures. Step2Prepare the vine for planting. Most specimens will be purchased containerized. To remove the plant from the container, gently tap the pot on the ground to loosen the roots. Carefully ease the vine from the container. Step3Prepare the planting hole. Dig the planting hole twice the width of the container in which the specimen was growing. The hole should be at the same depth as the container. Do not plant the trumpet vine any deeper than it was growing in the container. If planting more than one vine, space the holes a minimum of 2 feet apart. Step4Position the vine in the planting hole. Place the trumpet vine in the prepared planting hole. Backfill the original soil and gently firm it around the plant. Water the transplant well. Mulch lightly to help retain moisture and prevent weeds.

Tips & Warnings The trumpet vine is a deciduous woody perennial that can be successfully grown in hardiness zones 5 through 10. Check the USDA Hardiness Zone map to verify the vine's suitability in your area. The trumpet vine, sometimes called the "hummingbird vine," is very hummingbird friendly and they will flock to the reddish-orange nectar-filled blooms all summer. The trumpet vine is an extremely aggressive plant. If allowed to attach to a house or other structure it can invade gutters, downspouts or windows. Any available crack is an opening for the vine to enter. The trumpet vine sports the unattractive nickname, "cow-itch vine." Some individuals who come in contact with the vine may experience redness, itching and burning on their skin. As a precaution, gloves are recommended when handling the vine. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.202.118.95 (talk) 19:47, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

Trumpet Vine Tendrils
I've had a trumpet vine for many years. It does not have tendrils. It does produce short modified roots which attatch to wood or siding (not brick). Apparently they attatch to tree bark in the wild. In contact with such a surface these roots seem to produce an adhesive substance which fastens the vine to that surface. This material is difficult to remove from siding etc.

A new Trumpet Vine will take about four years to flower, and should flower reliably every summer thereafter. When pruning, remember the vine flowers on old wood. The vine is also very deep rooted. I've moved mine successfully, but only with a great deal of digging. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Acme Gridley (talk • contribs) 04:06, 15 April 2009 (UTC)

It's not southeastern, it's just plain Eastern!
I've found trumpet vines that look just like it with no non-similarities in Ohio! --TZLNCTV (talk) 15:27, 12 June 2012 (UTC)

Photo is not C. radicans
The flower photo illustrating this article does NOT show the species Campsis radicans; it is either C. grandiflora (the Asian species) or more likely one of the hybrids between the two. 160.111.254.17 (talk) 17:16, 8 December 2014 (UTC)