Podranea ricasoliana, commonly called pink trumpet vine or pink trumpet creeper, is a vigorous flowering vine with attractive pink trumpet-shaped flowers.
Quick Care Guide
Light: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Water: Moderate
Fertilizer: Moderate feeding
Pruning: Regularly, especially after flowering
Best Use: Trellises, arbors, fences
Important: Provide strong structural support
Overview
Pink trumpet vine is a vigorous climbing plant with long stems and attractive pink flowers. It does not have tendrils and therefore needs to be tied or trained onto a support.
Light Requirements
Full sun is best for flowering.
Soil & Planting
Use rich, nutrient-rich soil with good drainage.
Compost can be incorporated into the planting area to improve fertility.
Watering
Provide moderate moisture, particularly while establishing.
Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Fertilizing
A balanced fertilizer during active growth can support vigorous flowering.
Pruning & Training
Train stems onto a trellis, arbor, or fence.
Regular pruning helps control the vigorous growth and encourages flowering.
Seasonal Care in East Texas
Winter: Protect young plants during severe freezes.
Spring: Prune as needed and begin active feeding.
Summer: Provide regular moisture and train new shoots.
Fall: Perform maintenance pruning after flowering.
Important Landscape Consideration
Podranea is a vigorous vine and should not be planted where uncontrolled growth would create a management problem. UF/IFAS currently identifies the species as having high invasive risk in its Florida assessment, so East Texas gardeners should likewise avoid allowing it to escape cultivated areas.
Where to Find Quality Podranea
Gen1 Greenhouse offers Podranea in decorative containers with trellises for controlled landscape use.
Other Care Guides
See our other Gen1 Greenhouse guides for flowering vines.
