ClimbersCampsis radicans
Trumpet Vine
Trumpet vine is a spectacular climber with large, trumpet-shaped flowers in fiery orange to red. From July to September, exotic-looking flower clusters appear at the tips of the branches. The plant climbs with aerial roots and can reach impressive heights. A real showstopper on a warm, sheltered wall.
Characteristics
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
- Height
- 600–1000 cm
- Spread
- 300–500 cm
- Hardiness zone
- 5–9
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Evergreen
- No
- Flower colors
- orange, red
- Wildlife value
- bees, hummingbirds, butterflies
Bloom period
Care guide
Plant in full sun against a warm, sheltered wall — trumpet vine needs heat for rich flowering. Use well-drained, fertile soil. Water regularly during the growing season. Protect young plants in their first winters with a thick layer of mulch.
Pruning tips
Prune in late spring (March-April) by cutting all side shoots back to two or three buds from the main framework. Remove dead and damaged branches. The plant blooms on new wood, so hard pruning promotes flowering. Remove root suckers to prevent uncontrolled spreading.
Good companions
ClimbersWisteria sinensis
Chinese Wisteria
Chinese wisteria is a vigorous climbing plant that produces spectacular hanging flower clusters in spring. The fragrant purple, blue, or white blooms appear before the foliage has fully unfurled. A mature plant can completely cover walls and pergolas with a lush canopy of leaves.
ClimbersClematis montana
Mountain Clematis
Mountain clematis is a fast-growing climber that becomes smothered in white or pink flowers during May and June. The plant can cover large surfaces in a short time, making it ideal for growing over pergolas, fences, and unsightly walls. The lightly fragrant blooms appear on the previous year's wood.
ClimbersHedera helix
Common Ivy
Common Ivy is an evergreen climber that uses aerial roots to cover walls, fences, and trees. Its dark green, glossy leaves provide year-round greenery. Mature plants flower in autumn with inconspicuous green-yellow blooms that are an important late food source for bees and insects.