Lavender Trumpet Vine

Clytostoma callistegioides

Pronunciation: cly-to-STOH-ma cal-le-steg-i-OH-deez
SKU #01255
9-11

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An easy to grow, robust, woody tropical vine that easily attaches itself to fences and arbors with tightly clinging tendrils. The blanket of large, glossy, dark green leaves is a lovely contrast to the light lavender, trumpet-like flowers that have dark venation, giving them a painted appearance. Blooms continuously throughout summer.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Quickly climbs 15 to 25 ft. tall, spreading 10 to 20 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11

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Bloom TimeLate spring through summer
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDrought Tolerant
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitClimbing
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseEspalier, Privacy Screen, Ground Cover
Design IdeasFew vines can match the subtle beauty of this lavender-flowering Trumpet Vine. A natural for cottage gardens in climates too warm for Clematis. Has a tropical look, but fits into traditional schemes as well. Drape over walls and fences. An excellent shroud for chain-link fences as tendrils will attach themselves. A perfect cover-up for side-yard utilities and for training up porches and railings.
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsFountain Grass (Pennisetum); Lantana (Lantana); Rose (Rosa); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Cross Vine (Bignonia)
Care InstructionsGrows most vigorously in moist, fertile, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, tolerates periodic drought. Provide climbing support. Remove spent blooms to encourage prolific flowering. Prune after flowering to control size.
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Bloom TimeLate spring through summer
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDrought Tolerant
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitClimbing
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseEspalier, Privacy Screen, Ground Cover
Design IdeasFew vines can match the subtle beauty of this lavender-flowering Trumpet Vine. A natural for cottage gardens in climates too warm for Clematis. Has a tropical look, but fits into traditional schemes as well. Drape over walls and fences. An excellent shroud for chain-link fences as tendrils will attach themselves. A perfect cover-up for side-yard utilities and for training up porches and railings.
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsFountain Grass (Pennisetum); Lantana (Lantana); Rose (Rosa); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Cross Vine (Bignonia)
Care
Care InstructionsGrows most vigorously in moist, fertile, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, tolerates periodic drought. Provide climbing support. Remove spent blooms to encourage prolific flowering. Prune after flowering to control size.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.