Trumpet Vine
Campsis radicans
Trumpet Vine is a climber for focal point, structure, suited to full sun and clay, loam or sandy soil, flowering Jul, Aug, Sep.
| Type | Climber |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 900 cm |
| Spread | 300 cm |
| Aspect | full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 4a-9a |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Not confirmed |
Where to use it in a border
At around 900 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 300 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 4a to 9a, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, clay soil, sandy soil, pollinator-friendly plants.
Border Builder uses Trumpet Vine's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Allegheny Monkeyflowerto edge in front
- Angelita Daisyto edge in front
- Anise Hyssopto edge in front
- Aromatic Asterto edge in front
- Atamasco Rain Lilyto edge in front
- Autumn Sageto edge in front
Garden styles
Sources
Bloom timing and hardiness drawn from: