Trumpet Creeper {10 Bare Root plants}

Trumpet Creeper {Bare Root Plants, min 10}

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Campsis radicans (AKA Tecoma radicans, Bignonia radicans, Trumpet Vine, Cow Itch Vine)

Pronunciation: KAMP-siss RAD-ih-kanz
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Carroty color, a rapid growth rate resulting in quick-mass coverage, and a willingness to climb anything are just a few of the reasons gardeners turn to Campsis radicans, commonly known as Trumpet Creeper.

Attracting hordes of hummingbirds, terrific trumpets of pumpkin-orange blossoms dangle like jewels from June through September on deciduous, emerald foliage that has a twining habit. A native to designated zones, Trumpet Creeper's vine is very aggressive (will climb 30-40 feet) making it a splendid option for long, empty fence lines (where birds will go crazy building nests) or a large pergola in the backyard.

Trumpet Creeper's vigorous nature is drought tolerant and an effective naturalized groundcover. Its pinnate-compounded, ovate leaves (1-4 inch long) offer emerald green new foliage that matures into a rich forest green, giving dense coverage.

Trumpet Creeper's stems have aerial roots that can cling to walls, trees, and fence-posts. These tendrils will eventually mature into heavy, woody stems several inches in diameter.

For best flowering, you'll want to be certain Trumpet Creeper has adequate sun (full sun in the north and full to part sun in the south). Though Trumpet Creeper will flourish in woodland gardens, against privacy fences, and any other sunny structure, our favorite spot for Trumpet Creeper is along a pergola or arbor where her yellow-throated, orange trumpet-blossoms can dangle like topaz gemstones from the emerald foliage.

Interesting Facts
The Trumpet Creeper (sometimes called Trumpet Vine) hails from the Bignoniaceae family. It is native to woodlands of the Southeastern United States, but is a popular perennial across much of the country

Things to Note
Outside of its native range, this species has the potential to be highly invasive, even as far north as New England.

Trumpet Creeper can and will destroy weak supporting structures such as old decking or flimsy arbors. Wherever you plant this hardy perennial, be absolutely certain the surrounding structures can support its growth.

These may appear to be dead sticks when you receive them. They are not; be patient, and once you have warm nights, they will send up shoots and eventually blossom.

Gardener Tips
Unless you have a space where this plant can truly take over, you will want to ruthlessly prune each year.

Along an extended fence line, we think you'll love the combination of Black Eyed Susan, Purple Coneflower, Liriope muscari, and Trumpet Creeper. The lovely bright flowers will attract birds that will nest in the Trumpet Creeper and feed on Muscari's berries in late season.

Please read about bare root plants (especially the paragraph about bare root grasses) so you know what to expect.

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Specifications

Cold hardiness zone: 4-10 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
AHS Heat Zone: 9-1
Light: Full sun Part sun Shade
Growth rate: Fast
Mature prostrate height: 12-18"
Spread: 25-30'
Spacing: 12-36"
Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Rabbits
pH of Soil: 3.7 - 7.7, Ideal pH: 5.5 - 7.0
Attracts: Butterflies
Grows Under Trees: Conifer - No, Walnut - No, Other - No
Climbs: Yes
Spreads by creeping: Yes
Native to the U.S.: Yes
Good for slopes: Yes
Vine: Yes

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Trumpet Creeper
10/20/2015 By Christine Racine
Product reviewed: Trumpet Creeper {Bare Root Plants, min 10}

They were packed very well and the roots were moist, not at all dry. I planted them as soon as they arrived. I hope they make the winter. Thank you.

Concerned but comforted
09/25/2015 By Donn Mann
Product reviewed: Trumpet Creeper {Bare Root Plants, min 25}

Plants arrived in good shape and nice sized roots! However I was concerned that they lost all leaves within days. I was pleased with the response when I contacted Classy Groundcovers with my concern as they indicated this is normal. I feel confident they... Read full review >

Easy peasy
08/25/2015 By Cherie Tolman
Product reviewed: Trumpet Creeper {Bare Root Plants, min 10}

Shopping was easy. The plants shipped quickly and arrived in great shape. Looking forward to lots of blooms in the spring! Thanks, Classy Groundcovers!

Some roots were to small to plant
07/14/2015 By Caroline Dindio
Product reviewed: Trumpet Creeper {Bare Root Plants, min 10}

Some plants were too small to plant not enough root to do anything with
07/14/2015
============= Classy Groundcovers comment:
Hi Caroline,

If you felt that the plants were too small, you should have contacted us immediately. Please get in touch so we can resolve this.

Trumpet vines
02/04/2015 By Brett Funderburg
Product reviewed: Trumpet Creeper {Bare Root Plants, min 25}

I was very surprised and pleased how large the root systems were. The plants are healthy. I have bought the bare root vines in packages before and they were much smaller and twice as much. Look for to doing more business with you!