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Orange trumpet vine flowers on a lush climber against a sunny wallClimbers

Campsis radicans

Trumpet Vine

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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.

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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

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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

Hanging purple flower clusters of Chinese wisteria in springClimbers

Wisteria 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.

Full sunMedium900–1500 cm
Abundant white flowers of mountain clematis along a pergolaClimbers

Clematis 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.

Full sunMedium600–1200 cm
Dark green ivy leaves covering an old stone wallClimbers

Hedera 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.

Full shadeMedium0–600 cm