campsis radicans (trumpet vine) native
$30.95
- AKA bignonia radicans
- terminal clusters of waxy, trumpet-shaped, red-orange flowers
- very aggressive and suckers by underground runners
- clings to surfaces by aerial roots along its branches
- bloom time: july and sporadically until frost
- zone 5
- height 7-12m
- spread 1-3m
- colour orange
- campsis grows best in a moist to average soil, in full sun to partial shade
- flowers best in full sun locations, an excellent foliage plant in full shade
- flowers are produced on new wood, so plant can be pruned in the spring to the desired size
- mature plants have heavy, woody stems and need a strong structure or trellis for support
- full sun, partial sun/shade
- attracts hummingbirds
- fast growing
- deer resistant
- drought tolerant, once established
- native to ontario
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)