Pink Trumpet Vine

Plant Type: vine
Plant Height: 20-30 feet
Spread: 20-30 feet
Flower Color: pink
Sun Exposure: Full Sun

Pink Trumpet Vine – Transform Your Arizona Landscape with Vibrant Color and Lush Foliage

The Pink Trumpet Vine, a fast-growing perennial native to South Africa, is celebrated for its breathtaking display of vivid pink blooms and dense, green foliage. With its large, trumpet-shaped flowers and rapid growth, this vine makes a spectacular addition to Arizona gardens, where it can thrive and provide a splash of tropical color.

Key Features of Pink Trumpet Vine

This vine's most eye-catching attribute is its abundant clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers. The vivid pink blooms, often featuring a maroon or darker pink throat, appear in late summer to fall and can create a dense floral display. Pink Trumpet Vine’s lush, green, compound leaves add texture and fullness, forming a vibrant backdrop for the stunning blossoms.

Landscape Uses for Pink Trumpet Vine in Arizona

• Vertical Coverage: Ideal for covering fences, walls, trellises, and pergolas, the Pink Trumpet Vine provides both color and shade, making it a fantastic choice for creating privacy or decorating outdoor living spaces.

• Ground Cover Option: When allowed to spread along the ground, this vine forms a dense cover, filling large areas with foliage and color.

• Accent in Pollinator Gardens: Attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies, this vine is perfect for enhancing the ecological value of your garden.

Care Tips for Growing Pink Trumpet Vine in Arizona’s Climate

Pink Trumpet Vine thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun for the best flower production. Although moderately drought-tolerant once established, regular watering during Arizona’s hottest months will encourage more abundant blooms. Routine pruning helps control its growth and keeps it well-shaped, especially as this vine can spread quickly.

Why Pink Trumpet Vine is Ideal for Arizona Landscapes

With its lush foliage and stunning pink flowers, the Pink Trumpet Vine brings tropical vibrancy to desert gardens, combining beauty with adaptability. Whether cascading over a pergola or filling a garden wall, this vine offers a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant solution for those looking to add a dynamic, colorful feature to their Arizona landscape.

Three Timbers Installation Guide (Feel Free to Follow): Pink Trumpet Vine

Planting Guide:

• Location: Full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight for optimal growth and flowering)
• Soil: Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil (slightly acidic to neutral soil preferred)
• Spacing: Space vines 6-8 feet apart to allow for sprawling growth and proper air circulation
• Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the root ball, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil surface
• Support: Pink Trumpet Vine needs a trellis, fence, or other support to climb and spread

Watering Guide:

Watering After Planting:

• Initial Watering: Water thoroughly immediately after planting to saturate the root ball and surrounding soil
• Frequency: Water every 4-5 days for the first 2-3 weeks to help establish the root system
• Watering Amount: Provide 2-3 inches of water per session for deep watering

When is the Plant Established?

• Timeframe: Pink Trumpet Vine is considered established after 3-4 months when the roots have spread into the surrounding soil

Watering Once Established:

• Summer: Water every 7-10 days during the hotter months. If temperatures exceed 100°F, increase watering to every 5-7 days. Provide 2-3 inches of water per session.
• Winter: Water every 3-4 weeks during the cooler months, depending on rainfall.

Drip Irrigation Setup:

• Placement of Emitters: Place the drip emitters 12-18 inches away from the base of the vine for even watering
• Flow Rate: Use emitters with a flow rate of 2-4 gallons per hour
• Number of Emitters: 1 emitter per plant for even watering distribution
• Adjusting Frequency: In summer, increase watering frequency to every 5-7 days. In winter, reduce to every 3-4 weeks