Actual size and flowering may vary slightly based on season.
Pink Trumpet Staked
Pink Trumpet Staked is pink trumpet vine grown on a stake, ready to train up a trellis, fence, arbor or patio post. It grows fast and can climb 15 to 20 feet, covering a fence or arbor with green leaves. Clusters of pink trumpet flowers open in spring and again in fall, and hummingbirds come to them. Give it full sun and something sturdy to twine around.
Best for: trellises, arbors and pergolas, chain link and block wall fences, and patio posts in full sun. It is a fast vine that covers a large structure and brings hummingbirds in spring and fall.
It is a twining vine that can climb 15 to 20 feet with support. Set a sturdy trellis, arbor or pergola in place first, then tie the new stems to it as they grow. It fills in fast, so one plant covers a lot of frame.
Plant about 8 to 12 feet apart along the fence and weave or tie the stems onto chain link or wires. On a block wall it cannot grab the block, so add a trellis or wires first.
The pink trumpet flowers open in spring and again in fall, and hummingbirds visit them. A patio post or arbor near where you sit lets you watch them.
A hot west wall with reflected heat can damage it, and summer heat slows the flowers. A hard frost burns the leaves, though it grows back in spring. It grows big, so it needs yearly pruning in a tight spot.
- Close, for faster fence cover8 ft apart
- Standard along a fence or wall10-12 ft apart
Water a new plant every day or two in summer, or every few days in cooler months. Stretch it to about once a week by the second month. Once rooted, a deep weekly soak in summer is enough, with less in winter.
It twines but cannot climb a flat wall. Put up a sturdy trellis, arbor, wires or chain link, and tie the stems on as they lengthen.
Cut it back by about half in late winter and remove frost-damaged growth. Light trims through September keep it in bounds.
The leaves burn at about 25°F, but the roots survive to about 10°F. Leave the damaged growth in place until frost danger passes, then cut it off and it regrows quickly.
Drainage test first. Dig the hole and fill it with water. If water is still sitting in the hole a day later, you likely hit caliche, clay or hard soil, so fix the drainage before planting. If it drains very fast, the soil is sandy. Standing water around roots is a common reason new plants fail.
Weed cloth. Cut it away from the planting hole and where the roots will spread. Remove any plastic sheeting completely, since it keeps water and air out of the soil.
Rock or decomposed granite with no soil underneath. Bring in soil close in texture to your native soil, mix it with the soil below, and build up enough depth for roots before planting.
If you can break through. Use a breaker bar, pick, or jackhammer. Dig through the caliche and break out the solid chunks. Backfill with the soil you dug out, with no compost or manure in the hole. Confirm drainage before planting.
If you cannot break through. Dig narrow holes through the hard layer beside the root ball, not under it, and refill them with the same soil, not gravel. If it still will not drain, plant on a low mound of the same soil.
Root ball. Check the outside edges for any roots circling around. Loosen or cut those so they grow outward. Do not break up the center of the root ball.
Depth. The top of the root ball should sit at or just slightly above the surrounding soil level. Planting too deep can lead to rot and kill the plant.
Drip emitters. At planting, put the emitters on the root ball, on different sides of the plant. After about 2 months, move them to the outer edge of the root ball. Over the first year, add emitters farther out toward the edge of the branches as roots grow. Once a plant is rooted, never water only at the trunk.
How big does pink trumpet vine get?
It can climb 15 to 20 feet and spread 10 to 20 feet wide with support. You can keep it smaller with a yearly cutback in late winter.
Does pink trumpet vine need a trellis?
Yes, if you want it to climb. It twines and needs something to wrap around, like a trellis, arbor, wires or chain link. Tie the stems on as they grow, because without support it sprawls along the ground.
How fast does pink trumpet vine grow?
It grows fast in the Valley and needs yearly pruning to stay in bounds. Put the support up before you plant so the stems have somewhere to go.
Can pink trumpet vine take full sun in Phoenix?
Yes. It takes full sun and needs sun to flower well. Keep it off a hot west wall with reflected heat, which can damage it.
How far apart should I plant it?
Plant about 8 to 12 feet apart along a fence or wall. The Spacing tab on this page counts plants for your fence line.
When does pink trumpet vine bloom?
It blooms in spring and again in fall, and the fall show can run into early winter. Summer heat slows the flowers, so expect fewer blooms in the hottest months.
Does it attract hummingbirds?
Yes. Hummingbirds come to the tube-shaped flowers, and bees visit too. Plant it where you can see it from the patio or a window.
How often should I water it?
Water a new plant often for the first few weeks, then ease to about once a week in summer once it is rooted. In the hottest weeks it can use a second soak, and in winter it needs much less.
What happens to pink trumpet vine in a freeze?
The leaves burn at about 25°F, but the roots survive to about 10°F and it grows back quickly in spring. Wait until frost danger has passed, then cut off the damaged growth.
When should I prune pink trumpet vine?
Cut it back by about half in late winter and remove any frost-damaged growth. Light trims are fine through September to keep it in bounds.
Does it smell good?
Yes, the flowers are lightly fragrant. Plant it by a patio or path where you can enjoy the scent up close.
Is pink trumpet vine messy?
It drops litter in certain seasons, not all year. Plan on some sweeping under an arbor or next to a patio.
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Pink trumpet vine is a fast South African vine with evergreen leaves and pink trumpet flowers in spring and fall. This staked form is ready to train up a support. Below is what to expect in the Valley: sun, support, spacing, water, bloom, cold and pruning.
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How do you grow pink trumpet vine on a trellis?
Set a sturdy trellis, arbor or wires in place before planting, then tie the stems on as they grow. It twines around supports but cannot grab a flat wall.
How big does pink trumpet vine get in Arizona?
It can climb 15 to 20 feet and spread 10 to 20 feet wide. A yearly cutback in late winter keeps it smaller.
Where should you plant pink trumpet vine in Phoenix?
Give it full sun on a fence, arbor or trellis. Keep it off a hot west wall with reflected heat, which can damage the leaves.
How far apart do you plant pink trumpet vine?
Plant about 8 to 12 feet apart along a fence or wall. The Spacing tab on this page works out how many you need.
When does pink trumpet vine bloom in the Valley?
It blooms in spring and again in fall, often into early winter. Flowering slows in the summer heat.
Is pink trumpet vine frost hardy in Phoenix?
The leaves burn at about 25°F, but the roots survive to about 10°F and it regrows quickly in spring. Cut off the damaged growth once frost danger has passed.
Does pink trumpet vine attract hummingbirds?
Yes. Hummingbirds visit the pink tube-shaped flowers in spring and fall, and bees come too. Train it on an arbor or patio post you can see from a window.
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