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QUESTION: My grandmother told me that you can get seeds from the blooms of this vine, is this accurate?

ANSWER: Hi Beth,
Thanx for your question.  The hummingbird vine or trumpet vine (I think this is what you are referring to...) produces seed pods after blooming.
Campsis radicans (here's link to a pic)http://z.about.com/d/dallas/1/0/P/1/-/-/TrumpetFlower.JPG

The seeds will need to go through a cold period to break dormancy.  Remove the seeds from the seedpods and place inside a damp paper towel and seal inside a plastic baggie for 60-90 days.  After that, you can plant them in a pot about 1/2 inch deep.  Germination takes place in 1-2 weeks.  I hope this helps.  By the way, Campsis radicans can be very invasive.  Use care in your plantings as the plant also reseeds fanatically.
Tom


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QUESTION: This is not the same vine that I am talking about. The vine I am talking about is a fern like vine, with small red, white or pink blooms. If you look up Hummingbird vine online, they show the one you are talking about, and also the one I am talking about for the same vine. Maybe they are different varieties?


Answer
Hi Beth,
The other hummingbird vine is botanically known as Ipomoea quamoclit.  It is a member of the morning glory family and also known as cypress vine.  It also grows as a variety with thicker, non-ferny leaves.  Here's a link to a pic.
http://auction.tinkersgardens.com/uploaded/rad8DBDFCypress%20Vine%20-%20Ipomoea%

After the flowers fade, a small capsule or ball will form.  Once it turns brown and dries, it will split open revealing 3 or 4 black seeds.  These seeds will germinate in as little as 5 days if soaked for 24 hours and then planted in warm potting soil.  This plant also self-seeds very well.  I hope this helps.
Tom