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Genus Campsis (Trumpet creeper, Trumpet vine)

KAMP-sis Common Name: Trumpet creeper, Trumpet vine
Two species, one native to the southeastern U.S. and the other to China, make up this genus of vigorous, woody, deciduous climbers. The brightly colored, trumpet-shaped flowers attract hummingbirds from late summer to autumn. Leaves are deeply cut. These fast-growing vines will grab a wall, fence, or tree with their aerial roots, and can quickly grow to 30 feet.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Tolerates poor soil. Trumpet- or funnel-shaped flowers that attract hummingbirds. Fast-growing. Suckers and self-seeds profusely.
 Care: Tolerates any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Full sun is needed where half-hardy, but elsewhere they can take shade. Provide a large, sturdy support. Prune in late winter or early spring. Train the shoots until the aerial roots grab hold.
 Propagation: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Graft or insert root cuttings in winter. Root leaf-bud cuttings in spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
 Problems: Prone to fungal leaf spots, powdery mildew, scale insects, mealybugs, and whiteflies.

Species, varieties and cultivars for genus Campsis

Campsis radicans Campsis radicans
(Trumpet creeper) (3 user reviews)
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Trumpet creeper is a vigorous climber with clusters of  trumpet-shaped orange to red flowers from late summer to autumn.