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Campsis radicans 'Red Sunset'

Also Known As

  • Cow-Itch Vine
  • Trumpet Creeper
  • Trumpet Vine

Plant type

vine

size

  • H: 25'-35'
  • W: 5'-35'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Campsis radicans 'Red Sunset' plant details

Campsis radicans 'Red Sunset' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous vine with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Campsis radicans 'Red Sunset'

Plant type: vine
Plant family: bignoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 35 FT - wide, 25 FT - 35 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: floriferous

GROWING CONDITIONS for Campsis radicans 'Red Sunset'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Huge numbers of very bright, very red trumpets grace this large vine late summer to fall...hummingbird paradise! S/M
Brilliant, true scarlet red pendant blooms are openly flared and bloom for a very, very long time. Very floriferous. 'Red Sunset' is very floriferous -- a horticulture term that means "A Huge Number of Blooms"! - going well into Fall.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Gardening facts about Campsis radicans 'Red Sunset' plant

How to Grow Campsis radicans 'Red Sunset'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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aka Bignonia radicans, Tecoma radicans, Cow-Itch Vine, Hummingbird Vine, Trumpet Creeper

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 35'-40'

Width: 8'-15'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • occasional
Photo of Campsis radicans flower, form by Anneli Salo
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aka Bignonia chinensis, Bignonia grandiflora, Campsis chinensis, Tecoma chinensis, Tecoma grandiflora, Chinese Trumpet Creeper

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

6a-11

Size

Height: 20'-25'

Width: 5'-30'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Campsis grandiflora flower by Dalgial
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Scientific Name: Campsis x tagliabuana 'Kudian'

aka Trumpet Creeper, Trumpet Vine

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 8'-12'

Width: 24"

  • sun
  • regular
  • dry in summer
Photo of Campsis Indian Summer™ flower, foliage by Forestfarm
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aka Chinese Trumpet Creeper, Trumpet Vine

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 20'-25'

Width: 6'-9'

  • sun
  • even moisture
  • dry in summer
Photo of Campsis grandiflora 'Morning Calm' flower by Brushwood Nursery
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aka Bignonia radicans 'Flamenco', Cow-Itch Vine, Trumpet Creeper, Trumpet Vine

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 30'-40'

Width: 8'-15'

  • sun - bright shade
  • dry in summer
Photo of Campsis radicans 'Flamenco' foliage by Forestfarm
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