Plant Profile

Bignonia callistegioides (Violet Trumpet Vine, Argentine Trumpet Vine)

Bignonia callistegioides is an evergreen vine that grows violet flowers in late spring and summer, making the plant an attractive one during its blooming season. It's heat and drought tolerent and requires avarege watering which makes it a perfect plant to hot areas with long summers. To plant in neutral, well drained soil of any type.

Landscape Information
Botanical Description
Horticulture Management

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Pronunciation: kly-toh-STOH-muh kal-lis-steg-ee-OY-deez
Plant type: Vine
Origin: Argentina, Brazil
Heat Zones: 9 to 15

Hardiness Zones: 8 to 13
Uses: Screen, Espalier, Container, Facade, Trellis
Size/Shape

Growth Rate: Fast

Tree Shape: Spreading

Height at Maturity: 5 to 8 m

Spread at Maturity: 3 to 5 meters
Companion Plants: Pennisetum, Lantana, Rosa, Hibiscus, Bignonia

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Foliage

Leaf Arrangement : Opposite

Leaf Venation: Pinnate

Leaf Persistance: Evergreen

Leaf Type: Simple

Leaf Blade: Less than 5

Leaf Shape: Ovate

Leaf Margins: Entire

Leaf Texture: Smooth, Glossy, Medium

Leaf Scent: No Fragance

Color(growing season): Green

Color(changing season): Green
Flower

Flower Showiness: Yes

Flower Size Range: 3 - 7

Flower Type: Solitary

Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)

Flower Scent: Pleasant

Flower Color: Yellow, Purple, Pink

Seasons: Spring, Summer
Trunk

Trunk esthetic Values: Smooth
Fruit

Fruit Type: Capsule

Fruit Showiness: No

Fruit Size Range: 1.5 - 3

Fruit Color: Green, Brown

Seasons: Spring, Summer

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Tolerance

Frost Tolerant: Yes

Heat Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: Yes

Salt Tolerance: Good
Requirements

Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Ph Requirements: Neutral

Water Requirements: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full, Part
Management

Invasive Potential: Yes

Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No

Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No

Edible Parts: None

Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting, Layering