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Bignonia capreolata 'Helen Fredel'

Also Known As

  • Helen Fredel Crossvine

Plant type

vine

size

  • H: 15'-30'
  • W: 5'-30'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Bignonia capreolata 'Helen Fredel' plant details

Bignonia capreolata 'Helen Fredel' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen vine with green foliage. In spring orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Bignonia capreolata 'Helen Fredel'

Plant type: vine
Plant family: bignoniaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 30 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in spring
Uses: showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Bignonia capreolata 'Helen Fredel'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

It is a large flowered crossvine from Texas. The effect of the individual larger flowers can be quite stunning!
Texas big blooms are a hallmark of this rich orange flowered crossvine. This is an absolute show stopper when in full bloom! Produces a huge mass of 2-1/2" orange trumpets with yellow throats in late spring with some blooms throughout summer. A vigorous and disease free southern native. 'Helen Fredel' is another excellent introduction from Greg Grant at Stephen F. Austin University. Item# 9576.

Gardening facts about Bignonia capreolata 'Helen Fredel' plant

How to Grow Bignonia capreolata 'Helen Fredel'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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