{"product_id":"balboa-sunset-trumpet-vine","title":"Balboa Sunset Trumpet Vine","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFiery Trumpet Flowers That Hummingbirds Can't Resist\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalboa Sunset Trumpet Vine (\u003cem\u003eCampsis radicans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Balboa Sunset') blankets a fence or pergola in clusters of glowing red-orange trumpet flowers all summer — a magnet for hummingbirds and a bold splash of tropical-looking color in a cold climate. It's a vigorous, fast-growing woody vine that sits near the cold edge of its range here; in the Twin Cities it may die back in hard winters and regrow, blooming on new wood. Plant it where its enthusiasm is welcome. Whether you're covering a sturdy arbor in Edina, screening a chain-link fence in Maple Grove, or feeding hummingbirds in Woodbury — Balboa Sunset brings drama to sheltered zone 4b–5a yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBalboa Sunset Trumpet Vine Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCampsis radicans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Balboa Sunset' (Monpla)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous flowering woody vine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–25+ feet on a strong support; vigorous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours) for the heaviest bloom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate once established; very adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — may die back in hard winters and regrow)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery adaptable — tolerates poor, dry soils; blooms best when not over-fertilized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed-orange trumpet flowers, summer into early fall, on new wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMajor hummingbird and pollinator draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAggressive — spreads by suckers and climbs by aerial rootlets; needs management\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoots hardy to zone 4; top growth may winter-kill and resprout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBalboa Sunset Trumpet Vine Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHummingbird and pollinator magnet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew plants pull in hummingbirds like trumpet vine. Site it where you can watch the show from a porch or window in Plymouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCovering sturdy structures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts vigor makes it ideal for hiding a chain-link fence or covering a heavy-duty pergola in Eden Prairie — but keep it well away from gutters, siding, and small structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTough, low-water sites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt thrives in poor, dry soil and heat, making it useful for difficult full-sun spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Balboa Sunset Trumpet Vine in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (mid-late May) after frost, giving the vine a full season to establish before winter. Never plant after mid-October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Balboa Sunset Trumpet Vine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a spot with room to roam and a strong, permanent support — this vine gets heavy and spreads by suckers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it away from the house, gutters, decks, and trees; its aerial rootlets grip and it can overwhelm small structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig 2–3× the root width; backfill with native soil. Don't over-amend or over-fertilize — lean soil means more flowers, fewer leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater in well and mulch lightly, kept off the stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo contain spread, mow or pull up suckers around the base, or install a root barrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune hard in early spring — it blooms on new wood, so a hard cut keeps it tidy and floriferous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Balboa Sunset Trumpet Vine in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 2–3 days, deep and slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 4–5 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Weekly; it establishes quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October in the Twin Cities).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished trumpet vine is drought-tolerant and needs little water. Overwatering and rich soil produce lush foliage at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs trumpet vine aggressive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it's a vigorous spreader that suckers from the roots and climbs by clinging rootlets. Plant it only where you can manage it, away from the house and small structures, and remove suckers to keep it contained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy isn't it blooming?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too much shade, too-rich soil, or excess nitrogen — all push leafy growth over flowers. Full sun, lean soil, and a hard spring prune encourage bloom. Young plants also take a few years to flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots are hardy to zone 4, but in a hard winter the top growth may die back and regrow from the base. Since it blooms on new wood, it still flowers the same summer. A sheltered site improves top survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMandarin Honeysuckle — another hummingbird-friendly climbing vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Moon Wisteria — a fragrant, hardy flowering vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJackmanii Clematis — an easy, classic flowering vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54312947777841,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/balboa-sunset-trumpet-vine.jpg?v=1779557843","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/balboa-sunset-trumpet-vine","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}