Trumpet Vine - BEWARE this Hummingbird Magnet has a Dangerous Side - Why grow Campsis Radicans

[@claytonconley6696]

Wow man, I've scoured Google for an hour or so; looking for all the information that you just gave me in 5 minutes. Please don't stop making videos :)

[@Gardenclips]

Happy it was useful information, and thank you for the feedback! We plan to make lots more garden videos!

[@ericpierce3660]

I planted 12 of them all along my backyard wall (dug them up from an abandoned lot) and they look so nice! The hummingbirds love them. They've covered the entire wall and made our yard so private and nice. But as you said, they're very invasive. I have them coming up through the lawn in the middle of the yard 25 feet away! So be careful where you plant them.

[@Gardenclips]

Good luck with those and thanks for watching!

[@DianeAdams-p5y]

Can seed pods be planted to make new vines?

[@DianeAdams-p5y]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@DianeAdams-p5y]

Very much appreciated information ..thank you

[@ericpierce3660]

@@DianeAdams-p5y Mine produce lots of seed pods, but the seeds never sprout anywhere in my yard. All the "seedlings" come from runners deep underground.

[@dawnmueller4605]

Thanks for the warning. Someone gave me some seeds with no advice. Glad I watched this before planting next to my house! Off to the end of the garden by the creek is where it will go now.

[@Gardenclips]

Sounds like a good plan! Thanks for watching!

[@Abby-yc7tt]

I have a beautiful 15' one in my front yard with an old tree truck as support. It's amazing! I simply mow the starts and prune it down in height once a year. It's over 30 years old, never given me trouble, I love this plant!

[@RosaMartinez-be1qq]

Shoot! I’m so glad I came across this video!! I was going to plant 2 of them in the entrance of my house!! Ok change of plans😊

[@terrim.602]

Same here!!

[@sandralamphier9433]

Coral honeysuckle is a much better behaved native vine with beautiful flowers and is also very attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Not sure where you are but yellow jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens) is another but only blooms in the spring. ☺️

[@katkameo6413]

I planted a home Depot version right against my home. 2nd year, it was very vigorous, too vigorous, so I moved it behind my garage, alley side, full sun. Every year, it sprouted in the original spot, I dug out, it came back. The garage spot allowed it to grow along the roof, eves of garage and against wood siding. It ripped the shingles and wood off the garage due to its weight. Take the gorgeous vibes seriously! (Minnesota)

[@hellothere98765]

That's a bummer. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻

[@jekalambert9412]

Very helpful video. I knew Campsis was considered invasive, but the visuals you provided really brought the point home. I was considering growing it along side my covered deck with the hopes that it would climb the roof supports. Yup. I'm sure it will - and in a few years will probably bring down the roof that covers the deck...You saved me a bundle in home repairs. Thanks.

[@stefleopard9975]

He may not know, it’s also a very flammable vine. Would not recommend planting by your house for that reason alone. If fire got anywhere near it, it will light right up.

[@Gardenclips]

You're very welcome! Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!

[@sandralamphier9433]

I have it growing on a 6 foot chain link fence. It has crossed over about 20 feet and has been climbing a pine tree 🙄. It’s a very vigorous grower! Beautiful though 💕

[@michaeldufresne9428]

I have one on a trellis that I have been growing for about five years. I couldn't believe how big the stem was on the one in the video. Mine probably hasn't gotten as big as it could be because I have kept it pruned, but last year I only pruned it lightly and and added a panel to the trellis and it was much more vigorous and produced many more flowers than ever before. I am contemplating adding one more panel since I don't plan on much pruning this year either. Glad I got to see this video. I was stunned at how big your is.

[@EarthREALTOR]

I have a yellow one back in the corner of my backyard in Central Texas. I have to keep it in check. In the spring I cut the excess off. Other than that it is totally carefree- no special soil, no fertilizer, no water and beautiful blooms all summer. It provides a lot of shade and the pollinators love it. Native to Texas.

[@gaildela5710]

It is a BEAUTIFUL vine. 😍 I have mine on a medium trellis & thin it out every year. If I don't I think the trellis would collapse. I get a lot of compliments & LOVE my vine. Oh the trellis is by my back gate away from the house in my small yard.

[@thehobbyist2022]

This is soooo helpful !! Thank you so much. I would have loved to plant it in my garden but my garden is small and flowerbed is next to my house. I am very glad that i did my research before planting mine. I guess I will be returning mine. Very helpful video. Thank you 😊

[@joycestempa5647]

I’ve grown this plant for 25 years and my trunks are half the size of yours!! I’m in Zone 7. I have 5 vines planted at the base of a wood privacy fence in the backyard. The fence is only about 40 feet across the back and 60 feet along one side. The vines covers all but 85% of that; the remaining 15% is covered with a combination of Virginia Creeper and a native Honeysuckle (both self planted and joined the party about 15 years ago). In two corners of the fenced yard are two dying flowers plum trees. I allow the trumpet vine to climb the trees until the inevitable death of the tree. It gives them good support and makes it appear the trees are still somewhat healthy when they are sooo not. The only thing I have a real problem with are the runners that come from the mother plant which invaded the yard!! I fought them for years by digging them out, because I discovered if you cut them with the lawnmower, you get triple the quantity a week later (like Medusa’s head), so what I had to end up resorting to was bricking in my entire yard!!!! Creating a large brick patio wasn’t a difficult choice because the yard is small enough that the choice was practical. So far, it’s worked to stop the invasion of the runners……until the “mother”figures out another plan. I also have to sacrifice many of the blooms too by trimming them off before they flower to keep the vines in their place and somewhat under control but it is extremely difficult to keep this beast from escaping our property into “the wild” or into neighboring yards!! It IS a constant battle of pulling up the runners, so unless you plan to do this every week the entire growing season, then this determined vine is not for you!!! It’s a “life long” game of wills when you plant this puppy, so far 25 years in, it’s a dead heap and counting as to who’s winning (me or them)!!! Best Wishes & Best of Luck

[@leighb.8508]

Please can you help me: I'm cutting down several vines that have been overwhelming my gazebo. The question is, can I compost what I chop down? Will the heat of the compost kill it dead and gone? I'm asking you because I see you posted recently and seem to know a bit. My compost pile is huge and nothing has ever grown out of it before.

[@joycestempa5647]

@@leighb.8508 I assume you’re asking about composting a trumpet vine. If so, I’d only do it if you are 1,000% positive there are no seed pods AND to be extra careful, I’d create a pile of whatever it is you want to compost and I’d run a lawnmower over it several times to break it down as much as possible and THEN, I’d add it to your compost pile. I have had my vine sprout from just a random pile of leaves I inadvertently left sit too long before that were some 20-25 feet away from my fence where the mother plant is. I had to dig it out in the Fall, which isn’t easy! When I checked that area again in Spring, I found it had grown back!!! This vine is VERY determined to survive so all I can say is, just be vigilant and stay on top of it, otherwise you’ll have to growing everywhere!! Good Luck

[@Gardenclips]

Could not put it any better! Thanks for watching!

[@kylestanfield767]

Really enjoyed your video. I constructed a gateway trelus beside the house and it is coming up everywhere as you said. I'm going to dig up some shoots and plant along a fence way back from structures!

[@jenn1ferschonberger]

In Southern Maine we kept it on a trellis near the front porch. After thirty years, we took it down. It is vigorous, and it is less of a nuisance if you have a deep freeze for several months in the winter to keep it in check.

[@tommunyon2874]

We were visiting our grandmother in a small town in northwest Kansas in 1963. She was a live in caregiver in town, but we went back to her place further out of town. As we drove up to the front of the house she remarked that the trumpet vine that died off during the 1930's Dustbowl had come back and appeared to be growing on the front porch trellis! Hardy survivor? I guess ! A three decade dormancy is something to take note of.

[@natka8181]

I moved, was disappointed with the ugly chain link fence and was planning to get something else, didn't get to that project in time, before I know it, I have a gorgeous cascading waterfall of these flowers, and ugly fence is completely hidden with green screen! I'm keeping it!

[@debmccleary9857]

Trumpet grows to a beautiful privacy hedge in AZ. The vine isn't super invasive in our desert soil, just have to nip a few runners in spring. 😸😄

[@Gardenclips]

Lucky you! Thanks for watching!

[@7TerriPod]

I love that trumpet vine. It’s so beautiful to me.❤

[@cathyplantlover2862]

I love it and keep it in a pot!!!!the hummingbirds are worth it if keep in check its possible to have it!

[@Gardenclips]

Thanks for sharing, thats a great idea!

[@chrisbartz5439]

It stays in check if planted in a pot?

[@wyosundancer]

I've learned to keep it far enough away from structures to be able to mow it down (it does grow into the lawn etc.) Have a lot of humming birds as a result.

[@rockyk9316]

Wow, I never seen Campsus so mature! We rented house long time ago and house came with this plant hanging over the fence.Year later this plant climbed on the side of the house, chimney and inside a chimney like Santa at Christmas night😊. Had to call services to chop it down

[@msb8013]

Found this plant wild behind my work place already knew I should take it for hummingbirds

[@geriannroth449]

Lovely what other vines you'd suggest to grow on a trellis in the tropics with stunning fragrant flowers?

[@charlesmorgan4485]

A Dutchman pipe

[@PM-bk1ry]

Thanks for the warning... We were thinking on doing exactly that😊

[@alligator_pie]

Wow! I had no idea they got so massive! I’m in zone 3 pushing into 4, so it’s borderline. Hope that will keep it a bit in check!

[@Gardenclips]

Good luck!

[@fayewike7363]

Do not grow this monster!! It will take over everything..everywhere!

[@nwalker2619]

I think you just saved me and my house. Thank you

[@tneal3042]

I have 60 year old trees in my backyard and the top of the trees had these flowers so i had to find the actual vine and its literally growing with the tree! It was hard to find but i did it. The orange trumpet is too beautiful not to propagate in my front yard so I'm willing to take my chances on it's evasive growth.

[@danielwillis221]

We used Google lens to figure out what this plant was. It was planted before we moved into our home and it has spread EVERYWHERE. I have a lot of work to do to get it managed lol

[@ralphsaenz9586]

We have one and I love it. It was here when we bought our house. It is in the back corner here in Central Texas- Austin area. I do keep it in check by trimming it. Pollinators and hummingbirds love it. Native to Texas. Squirrels eat the seeds in the seed pods.

[@Gardenclips]

Keep trimming it! Thanks for watching!

[@rockingredpoppy9119]

@ralphsaenz9586 I just bought a house in the Austin area that has two large trumpet vines; when is the best time to prune them back and how much should I take off?

[@hermanhale9258]

Thanks. Might have these growing on the hill behind my house. Have to go check.

[@MustardseedFaithGrows]

Wow I see them growing wild around our road, but had no idea they could get so big.

[@francisgerry3883]

In the 1940s we had one in our yard it was not growing on anything so it looked like a big bush ,my sister and I played in the center of the vine and played with the flowers .

[@Gardenclips]

Thanks for sharing that memory, sounds wonderful!

[@Living796]

Thank you for the wonderful information. I plan to put one in a grow bag with metal trellis support. Crossing my fingers! 😂

[@Gardenclips]

Good luck!

[@KarpoCottage]

There's a random one growing by the sidewalk of a factory, where I take my walks. It was so pretty, I wanted to get some seeds from it! I suppose it hasn't made any yet though! Those pods are huge!

[@archiesauls3672]

You should check back this time of year. Their seeds pods are bursting right now in Texas. Free seeds!

[@ChrisFisher-y1l]

Blooming in the first week of June in southern Illinois

[@mnn1265]

In the central valley of CA these trumpet vines bloom all summer long!

[@RK-hi7zz]

I wish it were true in my case. I saw it for the first time in my dentist's office (outside the window). It looked gorgeous and when i heard that it is native, attracts Hummingbirds, i went home and ordered one online. I planted it in a very large, barrel like container and in full sun. It has never bloomed and this is the 4th year😢. It has only modest growth in June July August. This year the growth was better. Reached top of trellis (portable 4 ft high) but no flowers! I bring it into the frost free part of the garage for the winter. I am in zone 5 ( chicago suburbs). So disappointed ☹️

[@juliajennings7732]

Made a mistake of planting this on the side of my house and it completely took over and pulled on my gutter, but it is beautiful!😂😂

[@melty_ice]

If anyone grows these, you can take the flowers off at the base, and essentially separate the flower from the little base. There'll be a little stem looking thing. If the stem thing has a bit of moisture on it, lick it or suck it. It tastes AMAZING.

[@cathyzook8525]

Are you thinking of honey suckel

[@melty_ice]

@@cathyzook8525 No you can eat trumpet vine too

[@williamreilly5469]

​@@melty_ice Interesting

[@GodempowersMatt]

Are these honeysuckle????

[@nsmcastillo326]

That is a giant Trumpet Vine... after watching your video I made my final decision on planting some of those seeds. Nope, I don't plan on growing them. Thanks for the video

[@Gardenclips]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@angeliquecraig2147]

Thanks for this video. The local nursery recommended we plant one of these along a wall of our house! We almost went that way - but now we won't.

[@Gardenclips]

Probably a smart move. Thanks for watching!

[@THORMYN1]

I’m in Zone 7a and a relative gave me a cutting. His tree is about 13 years old growing along a fence and into a neighbour’s backyard, it’s gorgeous, about 7 to 8 feet high and covered in flowers. The trunk is about 4 to 5 “ across and he seems to keep it under control. I planted it 2 years ago against a fence and the first year I saw hardly any leafs but this year it’s starting to grow up the fence . The leafs are still small but getting bigger and pushing through the wood fence into my neighbour’s backyard and is welcomed there. My question is when will the first flowers come out? Thanks !

[@johnwalker6121]

My mother-in-law planted one little plant 30 years ago and I'm still trying to eradicate 20 years after removal of the original plant. Finally got most of the remnants removed but it still pops up in other areas of the property. If you like a plant that will keep you occupied with yard work then trumpet vines is the one. Just remember you've been warned.

[@tappinlaura]

My neighbor has one of these along our shared back fence and this thing has taken over my backyard with its shoots, which pop up everywhere. My house is about 30 feet away from the fence and the shoots have exploded under my deck and are approaching my foundation. We haven't been able to control it on our property at all.

[@Gardenclips]

It can be a very scary plant! Maybe your best option is to try to negotiate a removal of the beast by your neighbor?

[@TexMarque]

Have you tried a broadleaf herbicide under the deck. I don't know if that would work or not.

[@cathyzook8525]

I'd like to know why my trumpet vine, after at least 13 years, all the sudden all the leaves wilted and just fell off. And will it come back

[@softmetals3702]

Anyone know if these vines would do well close to a pond? I have plenty of space to fill

[@kssh6303]

Thank you for this information!

[@Gardenclips]

Hope it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@elthompson3585]

We have these growing on our property. They climb up the oaks. I was sitting out at the barn and noticed the blooms were falling to the ground at a rapid pace. I looked up and a tiny bird was plucking the blooms. He had no interest in nectar or eating them. Just pulling the blooms out. I wonder why?

[@joecontreras5068]

I had those huge vines all over my trees and couldn’t get rid of it in Texas but when we got snow it killed all of it - even killed the moss but the bad part was ,it killed all 15 of my loquat trees and several cedars along with about 5 oaks

[@SilverSmith-ix6yh]

I noticed you were holding different parts of the trumpet vine without gloves on, and I’m just curious which parts were toxic because I’ve read that these plants, including the leaves, are toxic to the touch. I did grab onto one in my backyard without gloves on before doing proper research and now I am worried that I might develop a rash. I did scrub it with some technu immediately, so just asking if you’ve ever gotten a rash from your handling of the plants? It was just the vine portion (no flowers) and it was fairly young as there was only a couple feet of growth. Thank you!

[@alexandriazawaski781]

Please, I have a very old trumpet vibe, thick trunk like yours. How do I prune the top? I have been searching to learn about how to prune a thick old vine .

[@beverlyreed9262]

I have been searching online for several days trying to find out how to cut my trumpet vine back. I planted it over 20 years ago, and it has grown so big and thick on our wooden fence. I have always loved its beauty. Recently, I was advised by a landscaper that this thing needs to be cut back because it's going to pull our fence down. It's been growing and intertwining and getting thicker and thicker. I never knew I was supposed to prune it. I do know that the runners come up all throughout our yard, and I have a real battle with that. But when we started trying to "trim" it back today, We found ourselves fighting a real battle!!!! I had no idea that the vines had gotten so thick. They're all intertwined, and we cannot figure out how to cut through the thickest growth. I just now saw your comment and realize no one has given you any advice. I wonder if anyone will see mine, and will offer any advice to us.

[@TexMarque]

@@beverlyreed9262 Just cut it way back, the plant is an aggressive grower. If you've not cut it back for 20 years, it will take awhile to fill out again. Usually, mowing the lawn will take the runners out before they set roots; or just cut the runners when you notice them. A line trimmer is a quick way to keep the main trunk clear and works well on upper areas as well.

[@Elizabethpacheco-u6p]

It looks like a beautiful plant but yes a lot of work to maintain . 🤔 And I absolutely love hummingbirds . 😍 This plant would have to be continuously trimmed back . 🤔😕🤔 Something I already do with other plants in my yard . 🤔 I just got some seed pods from my neighbor thinking about where to plant them and if I will be planting. 🤔 I also know that it is extremely toxic to humans and animals if ingested . 😮 Would not want this in my yard with my dogs.🐕 Trimming and maintaining it would be the key to not spread and overtake your yard or your neighbors . 🤔

[@sherylhutcherson4584]

Great video. I love these and had a huge one on my back porch. Then there were two-then the following year my yard was covered. I learned to dispose of the seed pods. 😬Hummers do love them-I’m going to try and find a start but try to keep it contained.

[@Gardenclips]

Thanks for watching, and good luck!

[@ConstantGardener-q9q]

Fantastic video. QUESTION - Can you plant a trumpet vine to clime up a tree (e.g., tulip poplar) without herring the tree? Will it sap the nutrients from the tree?

[@Gardenclips]

Great question! It wont harm the tree by way of sapping nutrients. It will use its roots in the ground for that. But it may interfere with its "host" tree's growth by shading it out or even weighing down and breaking branches if not kept in check. Thanks for watching!

[@RodeoCowgirl-1955]

Can you grow from those pods? I seen some pods along the road?

[@Gardenclips]

In theory you can plant the seeds from the pods, but I don't have experience with that method. It will likely take much longer than starting from a transplanted rooted cutting.

[@TaLeng2023]

I wonder if someone tried planting it to become a living structure. The way it covered that pergola reminded me of strangler fig.

[@EmpoweredWithPiper]

Thank you for the incredibly helpful information!! I bought some rhizomes to trellis on my chicken coop - away from the house and a good 30 feet away from the garden, lol - and hopefully bring in those magnificent pollinating hummingbirds. ☺️❤️ My plan was to cut the plant back to the ground every winter in order to keep it from getting too out of control. However, someone told me they thought trumpet vine was poisonous to chickens, and I don’t want to make my little ladies sick! Do you know if trumpet vine is poisonous to pets? Thank you so much for any advice you can offer!!

[@Gardenclips]

It is supposedly toxic to animals, including chickens, but in our experience there has never been a problem with anything getting sick from it. There are chickens that live and roam quite happily around the plant seen in the video. They seem to have enough sense to avoid the things in the garden that might pose a problem for them. Take that for what it's worth though, we can't speak for all the chickens out there. 🙂 Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@EmpoweredWithPiper]

@@Gardenclips thanks so much for the reply, as well as the wonderful videos!! You are very much appreciated!! ☺️👍

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

As gardenclips points out, hummingbirds love it. As with any unknown, I'd remove any seed pods or dead foliage chickens might be tempted to sample.

[@RugbyNick6]

Coral honeysuckle is a good alternative

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

Also called cow itch. Does it not do like poison oak?

[@BrandonDickenson35]

Also interested in why it's called that

[@RodeoCowgirl-1955]

I see you showing some pods, what did you say as there is no CC closed captions what you saying?

[@Gardenclips]

Thank you for letting us know. Not sure why CC wasn't automatically generated but we've manually corrected the situation. To answer the question. Yes you can grow from seed but much quicker to grow by digging up and transplanting a rooted cutting.

[@RodeoCowgirl-1955]

​@Gardenclips. it finally show CC. I see down the road, there is bunch of vines tree like this, beautiful red flowers. Now the flowers are gone and I notice the green pods now. When can you get the pods or do you wait till they turn brown or get them now

[@ScottCrothers]

The Deer keep gnawing on my Trumpet Vines keeping them from getting larger.

[@paulatipton8583]

Thank you 😊

[@harrybaulz666]

Pods look like catalpa

[@teresacoffman5529]

This is my nemesis in the garden. I spent two days fighting to pull up as many of the roots and sprouts of this in our raised garden beds. Yeah, yeah, it’s pretty, but this is where we grow vegetables. And it isn’t even our plant. It’s growing under the fence from the neighboring property. And don’t forget, it brought its friend poison ivy with it. Grumble grumble.

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

Love your comment lol

[@micahsnyder8281]

How could it bring Poison ivy?

[@teresacoffman5529]

@@micahsnyder8281 they’re growing side by side. As far as I’m concerned, they seem to be BFFs.

[@dariax6301]

Great informative video!! Any recommendations for other hummingbird attracting vines?

[@Gardenclips]

Scarlet trumpet honeysuckle - Lonicera sempervirens - is one we will do a video on at some point. Thanks for watching!

[@dariax6301]

Thanks so much!! Gonna replace my creeper trumpets with one of these 😁

[@KarenL-kq4fw]

Very invasive here in Ohio…It’s beautiful but… you will be trimming frequently it grows quickly. It attaches to wood .

[@Proudhuman123]

Double minded , thinking of it in my new house but if it's get out of control what my option would be .

[@cathywilkins1850]

I like to know where to Purchase it?

[@capitalismisdivisionofevil8322]

Looking forward to growing these vines out in the country. Praise God for such beautiful plants 😊

[@chucklou118]

Will it grow in the tropics? I’m in the Philippines, and I love this bush.

[@Gardenclips]

Hi Thanks for watching! Yes, trumpet vines can grow in tropical climates. Trumpet vines are part of the Bignoniaceae family, which is mostly tropical in distribution. They are mainly found in tropical America, tropical Africa, and the Indo-Malayan region.

[@PatrishaMobley]

Came across this video as i was trying to figure out what was growing in my moms 15 year old wild rose bush. Well i now know and im scratching my head trying to figure out where it came from. This is the 1st year it has been here. Oy it right by the mobile home too. No idea how it got there though 🤔🤔🤔

[@TexMarque]

Birds, wind and small animal scat is how the seeds are distributed.

[@GildaTabarez]

The trumpet vine in my yard is growing through a bay laurel tree which has multiple trunks. You can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYuTmnmBeK95Zsk

[@laurajones2032]

My kind of plant

[@Skynet666officialchannel]

Ok makes me think, i have a ugly container on my property, i use it as storage but it's an eyesore maybe i could grow that

[@Gardenclips]

Sounds like a good way to to do it, just watch out for seedlings! Thanks for watching!

[@compactinfinity]

So, I had a massive metal squared privacy fence that held trumpet vines spaced out. These guys were massive bushes. Unfortunately my dog was able to get through to my neighbors yard and the trumpet vine didn't cover for privacy along the bottom part of the fence. I decided to take them down. I ended up building a massive wooden fence. My wife hated that u destroyed her beautiful trumpet vines that would bloom a beautiful wall of red flowers. So, knowing how invasive it is, i decided to allow them to grow back, but howni want them to grow. This is a daunting task. But I figure, that if I do this correctly, and maintain them every year. I could train them to stand up on they're own, at first with help from a metal rod, where I'll spin the vine around. I made sure that each vine will grow 6 inches away from the each fence post verticaly. And as they grow continuously wrap them around d eachother, taking out the weakest after the next couple of years. I have bird housed built into the fence post tops, as a (fence height extenter) I will then allow the trumpetvine to split in two around the bird houses. This is at the point to where my vines are at now. As the grow a little bit more. I'm going to have the vines from the adjacent posts too connect with eachother, ie wrap them around eachoter to form its own supporting structure (also I can still see the neighbors since they are above me) this will joyfully be above the fence sufficiently enough to where it does not touch it or will not sag down onto it. My goal is to create a self holding structure in wich I can carve the new growth away from the fence.

[@72slayer72]

Thank you for this information. I bought one yesterday. Just one of those little sapling type ones in a baggie for 5 bucks. I'm going to destroy it. I have no place that it can take over. My love of Hummingbirds steered me wrong I'm afraid. I'll stick to my Canna's

[@Gardenclips]

Sounds like a wise move! Thanks for watching!

[@greenspiritarts]

Here in zone 4 the cold winters do slow it down. There is one in town that is about 30 years old and it survives the winter but I have not seen it get overly large. It is self-supporting and is about 5 ft tall and around. Blooms every year and seems well-behaved. I know of another that is on a trellis in a commercial garden and it too seems easy to manage. It’s a testament that a tropical plant has managed to adapt to our brutal winters and survive, but the cold does seem to keep it in check.

[@Gardenclips]

Ahh, some benefits of a harsh climate! Thanks for sharing, and thanks for watching!

[@angiericouard792]

Can you keep it confined in large pots?

[@Highwizardd]

it drops pods full of seeds all over the place. maybe it can work but this plant is crazy 😜

[@moonshinershonor202]

We live in a society. I don't know why I'm surprised to hear this. It's the same self employed, very few like it when I get level with them and tell them off or just be direct. "If it's so easy and cheap, I'll pay you to do it " my personal favorite.

[@akmartinez419]

Thank you so much for this information. I really thought I had put enough research into plants I choose for my garden, specifically my butterfly garden but now I’m a bit worried. We planted this two years ago in a raised bed with a pretty sturdy trellis attached. I prune back a lot in the winter to help control but had no idea the trunk got that big. Wondering if I should pull or let it go now. I really love watching the hummingbirds enjoy the flowers and it’s such a beautiful pop of color.

[@Gardenclips]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!

[@tracycrider7778]

Pull it and plant it in a very large container ❤

[@texasowldw]

​@@tracycrider7778Does a large plastic container aid in keeping the spreading down?

[@tracycrider7778]

@@texasowldw yes, just make sure there is a barrier between bottom of container and ground because it will root through drainage holes

[@beckyc.244]

​@@texasowldw😊

[@Tater2000]

You said a couple times "native". Native to where? I'm in New Mexico and these are all over many yards.

[@ILamphear1980]

How would they do as a layer of privacy on a chain link fence?

[@Gardenclips]

They would provide seasonal privacy but would require maintenance pruning and might eventually become enmeshed in the chain link.

[@TexMarque]

Not really. The bottom won't be covered. Most of the growth is above. My fence is 4 feet high and 50% of the vine is about 2 to 3 feet above the fence where it then starts hanging down. If your fence is on the property line, your neighbor will have the right to cut anything on his side. Trimming out the runners should be done often.

[@sawgaysarts6082]

Is it okay to eat the nectar?

[@barbielockett5839]

DOES IT GROW IN S.W.TEXAS..I BROUGHT TWO AT MY NURSERY, AND THEY LOOK DEAD, SO I JUST BROUGHT TWO MORE..THANK YOU ..

[@Gardenclips]

With enough water they should do fine there. Hopefully the second time will be the charm. thanks for watching and good luck!

[@Wait4me2]

I grew up in a brick house with trumpet vines and I don’t remember hummingbirds but I do remember bees. This was from mid-1950’s to late ‘90’s, Front range, Denver/Boulder. Does anyone else remember bees?

[@almostophelia]

Thank you! Any guidance on pruning?

[@Gardenclips]

Sure! Better to prune it hard in late fall or winter. If pruned in Spring or summer it will "weep" profusely. Thanks for watching!

[@TexMarque]

@@Gardenclips In zone 9B, i prune it back anytime it gets bigger than I want when mowing the lawn which is several times during the summer and fall into winter.

[@johnatyoutube]

Sounds awful! Native coral honeysuckle is probably a better choice. It is better behaved, supports hummers and pollinators with beautiful reddish blossoms all summer and doesn't get so woody. Like all vines, it needs to be managed to keep it from spreading into areas you don't want it, but it's not nearly as aggressive. Another option you might explore is native passionflower which has beautiful ornate blossoms and edible fruit, but it too must be managed.

[@Gardenclips]

Thanks for watching, and for the suggested alternatives! And yes, management is key!

[@CathyBoothziggy]

@@Gardenclips I have a huge empty plot (besides a few palms) below my garden (long way from the villa) and live on a small mountain amongst bigger ones but a heavy rain brought a few landslides and I want to grow something to beautify this plot starting with the slopes which are subject to water damage. Could this plant help against water erosion? When it rains it really rains (Almería- Spain). TIA!

[@gregwood1491]

I love my Trumpet Vines. No Problems

[@TheSimmpleTruth]

This plant will take over your garden in a short time. It has underground roots that travel far and shoots out anywhere, in addition to the baby plants that are spread by seed thanks to the birds. I’ve been struggling with these plants for over 12 years. I’ve paid thousand of $$$$ for gardeners and landscapers to remove all roots just to have the plant pop out somewhere else in the garden and it grows so fast, so aggressive. I don’t recommend it even in pots. Running bamboo is easier to control than this. Like a good weed, it doesn’t die. It is death-proof.

[@pambennett8967]

These showed up on their own in my yard

[@lindakrupnick2849]

Is this also known as cross vine?!

[@Gardenclips]

Some people call it that but I think usually Bignonia capreolata is what most people call cross vine. Common names are funny like that and prone to confusion which is why botanical names are very handy.

[@TexMarque]

Trumpet vine is easy to control: just cut it back, often. Pull the new plants out of the ground when it shows up in the garden. A lawn mower cuts the vines along with unwanted oak or pecan trees. Definitely pull the seedlings out at the base of bushes, shrubs and trees. Oak trees can support its weight. It does well on chain link fences.

[@damonbohls6101]

"easy to control" 100% Disagree. You turn your back for a couple of months and it will spread like wildfire. New sprouts show just days after pulling some up. This vine is super aggressive and super fast. Be ready to spend time every week on this plant; it would be a commitment.

[@Alex-mp1zb]

@@damonbohls6101 I agree with you. Caution with that plant. It makes a wonderful present for the people you don't like! LOL.

[@BurtBowers]

This must be a different breed of trumpet vine, there is the yellow trumpet vine.

[@MyLove-s6r]

Wow!!!!!!

[@EyeSmiteThee]

Looks like wisteria…. Which should also be explored delicately or it will take over EVERYTHING 😂😂😂 Thanks for the info!!!

[@Gardenclips]

Very true. Thanks for watching!

[@DaliaCastello]

I have been removing trumpet vine for 20 years I won't ever recommend that stuff but if your neighbor has it you and the entire neighborhood will have it.

[@Jenoveryonder]

It’s not that invasive. I have several that are a foot from my house and they are nice little hedges. It hasn’t spread at all.

[@Gardenclips]

Depending on the climate and soil conditions it will be more or less aggressive. It certainly has the potential to be rampant where it is happy, so keep an eye on it! Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@fayewike7363]

Bwahhaaahaaa

[@nunyabiznes33]

You just don't know it yet but it's planning a takeover. Slowly but surely.

[@Cinderella999-l5r]

I have just got the seeds from my pods... do i need to refridgerate for 3 months.. ? Any answers please ❤

[@slojinPA]

Check back in 5 years from now

[@RodeoCowgirl-1955]

I am deaf, why no CC here? CC (closed captions) please

[@Gardenclips]

Sorry, working on fixing the situation now.

[@laislegg3522]

This is a bignonia indian summer.

[@JesusMusic1988]

This thing killed my roses. It was planted by my neighbor and it invaded my yard and now I deal with it every year.

[@capitalismisdivisionofevil8322]

Your fault for not planting it far enough away from other plants or structure. That is your responsibility to have done your research thoroughly and know how to balance your humanity with nature 🙄

[@JesusMusic1988]

@capitalismisdivisionofevil8322 "It was planted by my neighbor, and it invaded my yard..." How about reading the comment correctly before making stupid assumptions. I didn't plant it. My neighbor did.

[@capitalismisdivisionofevil8322]

@@JesusMusic1988 then you have the right to cut it down and also the right to have them correct it by blocking spreaders if you have an HOA. Just read your local neighborhood laws. Many states require that an inground 2 foot barrier is placed to keep from spreading to other peoples properties. Tell your neighbor that.

[@zarb88]

i read somewhere that all parts of the plant are poisoness.

[@FoundSounds51]

There was a trumpet vine on the back corner of my house when I moved in 35 years ago. I'm still trying to kill it.