Description
EXIST:Trumpet vine plant is hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 4-9.The woody vines are usually strong enough to endure winter while other growth will generally die back, returning again in spring..ATTENTION:Since these vines can reach 30 to 40 feet (9-12 m.) in just one season, keeping their size under control with pruning is often necessary. If allowed to grow, trumpet creeper can easily take over and is extremely difficult to get rid of..TAKE CARE: Trumpet vine requires little care once established. Trumpet creeper is a vigorous grower. Water only as needed and do not fertilize. About the only maintenance you’ll need to perform is pruning. Trumpet vine requires regular pruning to keep it under control. Pruning takes place in early spring or fall..PLANT:This easily grown vine thrives in both sun and partial shade.Be sure to choose a suitable location prior to planting as well as a sturdy support structure. Planting too close to the home or outbuilding could result in damage from the vine’s creeping roots so it’s important that you plant the vine some distance from the home.SOIL:While it prefers a nice well-draining soil, trumpet vine flower is resilient enough to adapt to nearly any soil and will grow readily.
