Botanical profile

Campsis radicans

Latin name
Campsis radicans
Common name
Virginia Bignonia
Type
Climbing plant
Family
Bignoniaceae

Campsis radicans, also known as trumpet vine, is a spectacular climbing plant with flamboyant summer blooms. It produces large, orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers that attract bees and hummingbirds. Very hardy and vigorous, it climbs quickly thanks to its adhesive roots, making it perfect for covering walls or pergolas. It tolerates heat, poor soils, and urban conditions well. Its rapid growth and generous flowering make it an ideal plant for creating shade, privacy, and a strong visual impact in natural or structured landscapes.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Neutral to slightly acidic, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-29°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Orange
Fruiting
Long capsules, decorative after flowering.
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Climbing
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
10 to 12 m (33 to 39 ft)
Width
3 m (10 feet)
Growth rate
fast
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.