Trumpet vine (Campsis tagliabuana)
Care, watering, light and tips for Trumpet vine on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Trumpet vine
Campsis tagliabuana, also known as Trumpet Vine or Trumpet Creeper, is a vigorous climbing shrub from the Bignoniaceae family, highly valued for its spectacular reddish-orange, trumpet-shaped flowers. Its large and showy blooms, appearing in summer and autumn, make it an excellent choice for covering pergolas, walls, or trellises, adding a tropical and vibrant touch to any garden or patio.
Native range
Horticultural hybrid, no native origin
Care tips
It requires full sun for abundant flowering and well-drained soil, although it tolerates a wide range of soil types. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out slightly between waterings, and it's important to avoid waterlogging as it is sensitive to excessive moisture. A common mistake is not providing adequate support from a young age, which hinders its climbing development and its ability to display its flowers at height. It benefits from annual pruning in late winter to control its growth and promote denser flowering.
How to save a dying Trumpet vine
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or drooping leaves, flowers not opening or wilting quickly, soft stems.
- First aid
- Check soil drainage and moisture; if potted, ensure it's not waterlogged. Prune affected parts.
- What kills it
- Overwatering leading to root rot, or severe drought. Lack of direct sun also weakens it.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted and conditions are corrected. It's a resilient plant.