how to root a Trumpet Creeper clipping?

Question

My neighbor has lots of trumpet creeper in there back yard .so iwant to take a clipping. but will it root.Ive tried rooting alot of things .please help

Answer 1

The Trumpet Creeper or Trumpet Vine is listed as Campsis (Bignoniaceae).

They are vigorous climbers that cling to wood, brick, and stucco surfaces with aerial roots. Unless thinned, old plants sometimes become top-heavy and pull away from supporting surfaces. They spread by suckering roots. If you try to dig up suckers, any remaining piece of root will grow another plant. Vines can be trained as big shrubs or flowering hedges after the first's years growth.

Make sure you have the place picked for your new plant that you will be able to keep it under control and ask your neighbor if you can dig up one or more of the suckers that are coming up from the roots. Plant the rootstock 5 in. deep in rich, loose soil. You should keep the soil moist and water regularly to help it get established. These plants can tolerate full sun to partial shade and once established like regular to moderate water.

Then just sit back and enjoy. The butterflies and most hummingbirds love these beautiful plants.

Good luck and I hope I could help you.
~smiles~

Answer 2

If you cannot get a root cutting, campsis species can be rooted from a softwood cutting. The best time would be May through July, and an 8" cutting should be taken just where the stem is beginning to harden off. You can take cuttings now, but need to remove any flower buds that may be present or begin appear.

Answer 3

Go back and get a sucker. I don't think you can root a cutting.

Answer 4

softwood cuttings(June-July)root readily and root cuttings work well