'Tangerine Beauty' Cross Vine: Shade-Tolerant Hummingbird Magnet

Bignonia capreolata 'Tangerine Beauty' is a well-behaved, colorful vine for fences, arbors, or trellises in afternoon shade. A native of east Texas, it's slower to establish than its aggressive cousin trumpet vine (Campsis radicans), but rewards patience with abundant orange blooms in both spring and fall. The tubular flowers are magnets for hummingbirds and butterflies.

Key Growing Notes

Flowers bloom on old wood—prune only immediately after flowering. It prefers part shade and reaches 30–50 feet long once established. This evergreen vine has colorful burgundy foliage and is low-maintenance once settled.

Propagation and Care

Best propagated from root cuttings. Provide a sturdy support structure. The vine's shade tolerance makes it valuable for areas where many flowering vines struggle.

Quick Reference

• Length: 30–50 feet
• Light: Part shade
• Flowers: Orange, salmon, yellow; spring and fall
• Foliage: Evergreen, burgundy-tinged
• Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies
• Growth: Slow initially, then vigorous