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How to Grow Cross Vine -(Bignonia capreolata)

Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) boasts an eye-catching display of red, orange, and yellow blooms. This perennial plant can be grown in full sun or part shade with moist but well-drained soil.

Campsis radicans is an attractive close relative of the trumpet vine and can be used to cover fences, walls, trellises, or arbors. It can be grown from seeds or softwood cuttings.

Seeds

Cross vine (Bignonia capreolata), the twisted flowering vine, is easy to grow from seed. Plant cross-vine seeds directly into the ground in either fall or spring for optimal success.

This perennial evergreen has cross-shaped stems that attract hummingbirds to its flowers, typically in shades of yellow and buff-orange with some red. Furthermore, these plants serve as a popular nectar source for butterflies and bees alike.

Cross vine can tolerate various soil conditions in the garden, thriving in full sun or shade. It prefers soil that drains well and contains plenty of organic matter for the best growth.

This native vine is easy to cultivate from seeds and requires no special preparation or treatment. Seeds germinate within three weeks of planting and can remain viable for up to a year with proper storage.

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Stem Cuttings

Cross vine (Bignonia capreolata) is an eye-catching vine with two-tone yellow and brick red flowers. It thrives best in moist, well-draining soil that has been amended with organic matter.

It is an ideal ornamental plant for foundation, specimen, and screen use. Its rough texture and rapid growth rate make it an excellent choice for landscapes featuring fences, stakes, and trellises.

Propagating crossvine from stem cuttings requires taking a healthy 6- to 8-inch long growing stem in spring or early summer and trimming away everything but the top two inches of it. Submerge this portion into an easily draining potting medium for best results.

Rooting typically takes three weeks, though some species and conditions may take longer. Once the roots reach 1-2 inches deep, pot them into individual containers with potting soil for additional support.

Place the rooted plants outdoors in a shaded area and water only when necessary to keep the soil slightly moist. Once established, transplant them into larger containers and set them in the ground.

Planting

If you're searching for an easy-to-grow vine that can quickly cover an unsightly fence or trellis, cross vine (Campsis radicans) is your perfect candidate. This woody, native vine has similar traits to the trumpet vine (Campsis radicans), but unlike its relative, cross vine sticks to various surfaces thanks to its twining tendrils, which end in adhesive disks.

Cross vines can cover a pergola or trellis, growing rapidly up to 30 feet high and 4 feet wide. They can cascade over the trellis or into other structures like rock walls, creating an eye-catching focal point in your yard.

Cross vines thrive in sunny locations with good drainage and organically rich soil. Add some good planting mix to the area before planting your vines. If the soil in your planting site is very sandy or quick-draining, add some topsoil or peat moss for extra fertility.

Care

Vine plants add visual interest and structure to the landscape, adding height and texture and providing nectar for hummingbirds.

However, some vines can become aggressive; unless trained properly to grow where they should and pruned regularly, you may have an overrun of vines in no time!

Cross Vine is ideal if you have the space and want a tall flowering vine that stays put. It can be trained along fences, trellises, and other supports for added visual interest.

Cross vine is a more manageable alternative to trumpet vine, which can quickly take over your yard with its thick growth and clinging tendrils. Cross Vine has beautiful blooms in spring that last for weeks and provide nectar for hummingbirds. 'Tangerine Beauty' has orange flowers with yellow centers that attract birds during this time of year.

Additionally, this vine thrives well in shade conditions - ideal for covering fences, trellises, arbors, or anywhere that wouldn't support trees or shrubs.

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