These are climbing vines with blossoms of different 6 bright colors such as yellow and orange possessing the shape of a trumpet bell; hence, they are known as \’Trumpet Vines\’. They originated in sub-tropical areas; however they can grow in low water areas as well. This characteristic makes them suitable for gardens of dry climates and or Mediterranean locales.

As a landscaping bush the trumpet vine is ideal because the type of flowers they produce. The blossoms are like loose screen and extremely bright and colorful growing irregularly through summer till early fall.

Trumpet vines require periodic trimming. For example, the Yellow Trumpet, a native plant to North America, requires trimming once or twice yearly. In this manner their height can be kept between 9 to 12 feet. Ignore the trimming and the bush can grow up to a tree like structure.

Cape Honeysuckle forms a more vine like structure which requires regular pruning in order to maintain a bushy form. The opposite end of the spectrum, too much trimming, may be harmful to the plant. The trumpet vine may lose its charm and beautiful orange blossoms.

While discussing vine, the \’Trumpet Creeper\’ can be used as an informal hedge; however, trumpet creeper can climb up and cover a wall. They are considered a self-climbing vine and extremely invasive. One should not plant trumpet creeper next to your house. It is better to plant it next to a disconnected wall or fence.. It\’s best not to next to your house or anywhere around cultivated gardens as it may takeover the garden. You can use in-ground pots or barrels to control the growth to a certain extent.

Apart from the trumpet vine there are some other kinds of vines too. Among them the common favorites are:

Star Jasmine Vine

This wonderful looking vine is a vigorous climber and can climb as high as 40 feet. And to achieve this they usually hang by their roots. The foliage becomes a mixture of light and dark shade of green