Cross vine typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in April or May.
cross vine
Bignonia capreolata 'Atrosanguinea'
Cross vine (Bignonia capreolata 'Atrosanguinea') is an amazing plant species that will really light up your garden. It produces beautiful, reddish-purple flowers in the spring and summer and its glossy, evergreen foliage will definitely draw attention. This species is also resistant to disease and pests, and it's even able to grow in locations with poor soil composition. It also has a unique, climbing growth habit that can be trained to cover trellises or other garden fixtures. Whether its cascading flowers, evergreen foliage, disease resistance, or climbing nature - cross vine is an amazing plant species that will add drama and beauty to your garden.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
Dark purplish-red Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Cross vine plants require frequent watering during their active growing season, which generally lasts from spring until fall. Water the soil deeply and thoroughly when it is dry to a depth of about 1 to 2 inches. During the warmer months, water the plant every 7 to 10 days. During the winter, this should be reduced to every 3 to 4 weeks. It's important to make sure that the soil is not too wet; avoid overwatering. Also, when watering, use tepid water; cool water can shock the plant.
sunlight
Cross vines require partial sunlight, with at least 4 hours of direct sun each day. Morning sunlight is more conducive for plant growth as compared to afternoon sunlight. Direct sun during hot summer months may scorch the foliage, so it is best provide the plant with enough shade. During winter, the plant can tolerate full sun provided that the temperature does not fall too low.
pruning
Cross vine (Bignonia capreolata 'Atrosanguinea') requires minimal pruning, which should take place in late winter or early spring before new growth appears. Pruning is needed to help keep the vine in bounds, renew fruiting wood, or remove dead or damaged branches. When pruning, take off 1/3 or less of the current season growth, all the way down to the main stem or branch. Pruning too much can greatly reduce flowering. Also, do not remove new vines encroaching into nearby trees or shrubs, as this can injure the plants and be nearly impossible to remove.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
