Flamenco Trumpet Creeper (Campsis radicans 'Flamenco')

Flamenco Trumpet Creeper (Campsis radicans 'Flamenco') is a large, fast-growing perennial climbing vine. Glossy dark green, pinnate leaves have duller green undersides and turn yellow in fall. Deep red-orange, trumpet-shaped flowers bloom on new growth from summer into fall, attracting bees and butterflies.

Grow in full sun and well-drained soil for the best flowering. This drought-tolerant vine needs substantial support and careful placement.

Growing details

• Plant type: Perennial climbing vine
• Mature height: 20–30 feet
• Mature spread: 6–8 feet
• Spacing: Approximately 8 feet apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 4–9
• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained
• Flowers: Deep red-orange trumpets on new growth
• Season of interest: Summer and fall
• Foliage: Glossy dark green, turning yellow in fall

Care and spread management

This is a high-maintenance, very aggressive spreader that can smother nearby plants. Monitor and control suckers and seedlings. Prune in early spring before flowering, and provide sturdy support capable of carrying the mature vine's weight.

Use on substantial trellises or pergolas, or for screening where its spread can be managed. Choose a well-drained site rather than waterlogged pond margins. Pair with bee balm, milkweed, or butterfly bush only where the vine can be kept from overwhelming neighboring plants.

Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.