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Hot Lips®

Trumpet Vine

Red Hot Blooms Attract Hummingbirds

An attractive ornamental flowering vine with fuzzy new growth. Beautiful straw-colored stems add winter interest. Reddish-orange flowers begin in May and continue throughout the summer.

 

Campsis x tagliabuana 'Rutcam' PP#19,415

 

 

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Hot Lips Trumpet Vine - a beautiful color !

Hot Lips® Trumpet Vine

Works well with other annuals & perennials

Beautiful straw-colored stems

Reddish-orange flowers

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Plant Profile

Plant Type
Vine
Light
Full Sun to Full Shade
Average Height
8' to 10'
Average Width
10' to 15'
Average Spacing
8' to 10'
Hardiness Zones
Zone 6-9 (-10°F to 30°F) (-23°C to -1°C)
Soil Moisture
Well-drained, semi-moist
Hot Lips®

Features & Uses

Features:

  • Attracts butterflies
  • Attracts hummingbirds
  • Disease resistant
  • Drought tolerant once established
     

Uses:

  • Screen
  • Vine
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General Maintenance

Pruning:

  • Prune to maintain size and shape

 

Fertilize:

  • Apply general purpose fertilizer in the spring when new growth appears. Check with your preferred garden center for your specific area.

 

Tips:

 

  • Very drought tolerant once established. A great plant to use as a living privacy screen. Simply train on a fence to add height and color.
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Companion Plants

There are several plants that would make great companions in the garden or landscape.
The key to companion planting is selecting plants with similar cultural requirements. Below are a few suggestions:

 

Works well with other annuals & perennials such as salvia, pentas and lantana to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

  • In the Garden

    In the Garden

    With its superior climbing abilities, Hot Lips® is perfect for use on a trellis or fencing for a pop of color in the garden. This hummingbird magnet provides abundant reddish-orange flowers all summer long. Fuzzy new green leaves and interesting straw-color stems add to its appeal.

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