Violet Trumpet Vine
Scientific Name: Clytostoma callistegioides (Cham.) Bureau ex Griseb.
Synonym: Bignonia callistegioides, Bignonia speciosa, Bignonia violacea
Family: Bignoniaceae
Sunset®: 9,12-24
USDA: 9b-11
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 25°F (-4°C). Generally grow back when frozen to the base.
Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun. Tolererates reflected heat.
Origin: Brazil to Argentina
Growth Habits: Evergreen or semi-evergreen vine up to over 20 feet long. The green leaves have 2 leaflets.
Flowers: Violet or blue flowers, in early spring to early summer
Watering Needs: Regular water when growing, moderate the rest of the time
Propagation: Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer. The cuttings strike easily.
Blooming Habits:
The flowers are lilac with purple veins, 3 inches in diameter or more (8 cm). They come in spring to summer.
Culture:
This vine needs to be provided adequate support. It tends to have leaves, flowers and growth only at the top. It is fast growing once established.
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