How to Grow and Care for Chinese trumpet creeper

Chinese trumpet creeper, also known as Trumpet vine, Chinese trumpet vine, Grandiflora trumpet vine

Chinese trumpet creeper is a robust and fast-growing vine known for its ease of care. It thrives in full sun but can tolerate some shade, requiring regular watering with well-draining soil to prevent root rot. A special care point for chinese trumpet creeper is to provide sturdy support structures, as the vine can become heavy with growth. Pruning is essential to control its spread and encourage blooming. Annual fertilization will help maintain vigorous growth and flowering.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Chinese trumpet creeper

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	7-10

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Varieties of Chinese trumpet creeper

Chinese trumpet creeper 'Indian Summer'

Chinese trumpet creeper 'Indian Summer' is applauded for its rapid climbing growth habit and breathtaking peach-orange, trumpet-shaped blooms. It's a trumpet vine cultivar with flowers that resemble the hazy orange colors of an Indian summer. The chinese trumpet creeper 'Indian Summer' is a hybrid of the C. radicans and C. grandiflora.

Hybrid trumpet vine 'Madame Galen'

Hybrid trumpet vine 'Madame Galen' is a vibrant hybrid vine known for its vigorous growth and ability to cling to structures with aerial rootlets. Its large, trumpet-shaped, fiery orange to salmon-red flowers bloom profusely in late summer, attracting hummingbirds. Ideal for trellises, hybrid trumpet vine 'Madame Galen' can thrive in a range of environments and is relatively easy to care for.

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Chinese trumpet creeper is a robust deciduous vine capable of reaching lengths up to 30 feet (9 meters) by adhering through aerial rootlets. Its seasonal foliage persists from June to October, consisting of large leaves that provide a lush backdrop for its showy blossoms. The flowers of chinese trumpet creeper are significant, with a trumpet-like shape, presenting in striking shades of deep orange to red, typically flowering in the summer. These blooms emerge on the vine's new growth, offering an eye-catching display. Despite its vigorous growth, chinese trumpet creeper is not susceptible to frost damage, demonstrating a notable hardiness.