Campsis radicans (Orange trumpet creeper)

Campsis Radicans is enjoyed by many! Its beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies and the tropical-looking foliage is appreciated by gardeners looking for a unique addition to the landscape. Throughout the summer, clusters of spectacular orange-red flowers appear followed by long bean-like seed pods. Its shiny green foliage offers a beautiful backdrop to these vibrant blossoms. This attractive woody vine clings to structures and climbs by aerial rootlets. Campsis Radicans can grow quickly providing cover for fences, arbors, trellises, and other structures in the landscape. It may also be grown along the ground to camouflage rock piles or tree stumps. This vigorous vine may be grown in a wide variety of soils and will add a bold splash of color to any landscape.

  • Attracts hummingbird and butterflies
  • Excellent for fences, arbors, and trellises
  • Thrives in almost any soil condition

Plant Details +

Botanical Campsis radicans
Common Name Trumpet Creeper
Family Bignoniaceae
Height 30-50' vine
Spacing 2-3'
Hardiness Zones 4-10
Exposure Full Sun to Part Shade
Foliage Green
Flower Orange-Red
Bloomtime Summer-Fall

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: Plant in the spring, when the soil is workable. Dig a hole large enough to encompass the roots without bending or circling. Set the plant in place so the crown (part of the plant where the root meets the stem) is about 1-2 inches below the soil surface. Cover with soil to the original soil surface and water thoroughly. Easily grown in most soils. Best in poor to average soils with regular moisture in full sun. Foliage grows well in shade, but plants need good sun for best flowering. Prune annually in early spring to promote new growth and prune to shape.

Pests or Diseases: No serious disease or insect problems. May attract whiteflies, mealybugs, and spider mites.