'Tangerine Beauty' Crossvine - Bignonia capreolata

12 years ago

I just have to share this photo with you. I think this is the best bloom season to date. Boy, if you need a fast growing vine, this one will fill the bill. I think I'm going to take it out this year as it's a constant battle to keep it pruned. My garden space is so small, I have to tippy toe around other plants in order to constantly prune this vine.

I also have a climbing Hydrangea that I'm watching for first buds. I've had it 4 years and it has yet to bloom.

I really thought the crossvine would attract hummingbirds but I don't notice much activity from the hummers. Lots of wild bees visit the blooms so at least it's helping provide nectar for those little guys. Too early for butterflies so don't know if they would feed from the blooms.

Mary

'Tangerine Beauty' Crossvine - Bignonia capreolata

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butterflymomok

12 years ago

Beautiful!

Sandy

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susanlynne48
12 years ago
That is a gorgeous, heavy blooming vine, Mary! Are you sure you want to remove it? I've always heard that when crossbones blooms, the hummers arrive.

Susan
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ghoghunter
12 years ago
That is one gorgeous vine!!! How can you think about removing it??! Oh well but it sure is a beauty! I had one once but it didn't survive..it is borderline hardy in my zone.
Joann
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Leafhead
12 years ago
I would definitely keep that, for the hummers alone.
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MissSherry
12 years ago
I think the hummingbirds will use it eventually, Mary. It's gorgeous, so, if it were me, I'd sure keep it!

Sherry
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tyelvington
10 years ago
I just planted some tangerine beauty. May I ask how long it took yours to get that big? Thank you.
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Mary Leek
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10 years ago
Not absolutely certain but I believe this was the third year following my planting. My vine was very vigorous. If you don't have a big area for it, you will constantly be trimming to try and keep it in check.

Mary
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Tom
10 years ago
I have had a crossvine for perhaps eight years and I have to say that I have been disappointed with it. It flowers beautifully, but the hummingbirds don't seem to like it. This has been the experience of others on the hummer forums. Also, mine has one good bloom and then afterwards there aren't many to speak of.
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