Clytostoma callistegioides
Common Names: violet trumpet vine, painted trumpet, Argentine
trumpet vine
Family: Bignoniaceae (bignonia Family)
Description
This vine is a member of the Bignoniaceae family with such famous
relatives as cross vine (Bignonia capreolata) and trumpet creeper (Campsis
radicans). Like its cousins, the violet trumpet vine is a robust and
carefree grower with distinctive showy flowers. Also called painted
trumpet, it is an woody stemmed evergreen vine that with a habit of
clambering over adjacent foliage, fences and structures using
tendrils to hang on tight. The bright glossy green leaves are
oblong, about 3 in (7.6 cm) long and 1.5 in (3.8 cm) wide. They are
arranged opposite in pairs and tendrils arise at the point where the
leaves join the stem. In late spring the vine covers itself in color
when the spectacular 3 in (7.6 cm) trumpet flowers appear. The
trumpets are pale lavender and delicately detailed with dark violet
and purple streaks. Flowers are followed by large prickly seed pods.
Location
Violet trumpet vine is native to Argentina and the southern part of
Brazil.
Culture
Will grow in any well drained soil. Growth is more rampant in moist
fertile soil. This vine is slower growing and has a more compact
form in light sandy soils.
Light: Bright sunlight or filtered shade.
Moisture: Average water. Is drought resistant.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 8 - 11. Temperatures under 20ºF (-6.7 ºC) will
defoliate the plant.
Propagation: By cuttings and layers.
violet trumpet vine
Gardeners in frost free zones will find the fast-growing, evergreen
violet trumpet useful for covering arbors and as screens to block
unwanted sights.
Usage
Violet trumpet vine is a very enthusiastic grower and will take over
small gardens and yards. It is a large plant best used in large
spaces and is best used on fences and pergolas where it can stretch
out and be beautiful.
Features
This vine is drought resistant and virtually pest free. You can
plant it and forget it - at least until springtime when it will grab
your attention with its annual show of spectacular trumpet flowers.
Violet trumpet vine was formerly called Clytostoma lindleyana
which is now a synonym for this plant. |
