DRESSED TO THRILL™ CROSSVINE

5 gallon

$105.29

BIGNONIA CAPREOLATA 'SMNBFW' DRESSED TO THRILL™ PP36747

$105.29

Elevate your garden’s style with the vibrant vertical interest of the Dressed to Thrill™ Crossvine. This North American native is a true "machine" of the garden, transforming fences, trellises, and walls into a lush tapestry of orange-red, trumpet-shaped flowers with brilliant yellow eyes. Unlike the common trumpet vine, this Bignonia capreolata selection is less invasive but remains a powerful attractor for hummingbirds and butterflies from spring through summer. With its semi-evergreen foliage that shifts to a rich reddish-purple in the winter, it offers multi-season appeal and exceptional resilience against heat and drought once established.

Quick Facts

Mature Height	12-30 feet
Mature Spread	6-9 feet
Grow Zone	USDA Zones 6-9
Bloom Time	Spring to Summer

Plant Care

Will this plant thrive in your climate?

Make sure you live within USDA Zones 6-9 by checking our Grow Zone Guide.

Select a site with well-draining soil. While it adapts to clay and sandy soils, it dislikes "soggy feet." Ensure a sturdy support structure (trellis or fence) is available, as the vine becomes heavy and woody with age. Use its natural tendrils to guide it early on.

Minimal pruning is required. If shaping is necessary, prune in late spring or early summer immediately after the main bloom. Because it blooms on both old and new wood, pruning at other times may reduce the following year's flower count.

Generally unnecessary for established plants. For younger plants or to boost vigor, apply a balanced, granular slow-release fertilizer formulated for woody plants in early spring before new growth begins.

In USDA Zones 7-9, no special care is needed. In Zone 6, apply a thick layer of mulch around the base to protect the root system. Foliage may turn bronze or purple in winter; this is a natural, attractive response to cold.

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