Tangerine Beauty Crossvine
Bignonia capreolata 'Tangerine Beauty'Crossvine ‘Tangerine Beauty’ (Bignonia capreolata ‘Tangerine Beauty’) is a standout climbing vine known for its brilliant tangerine-orange, trumpet-shaped flowers that blanket the plant each spring. Often blooming again lightly in summer, it provides a long season of vibrant color and irresistible nectar that draws hummingbirds and pollinators. Its semi-evergreen foliage stays attractive throughout the year in mild climates, offering lush, green coverage even during winter months.
This vigorous and adaptable vine climbs easily using tendrils with small adhesive pads, allowing it to cling to fences, trellises, arbors, and even some walls without extra support. ‘Tangerine Beauty’ is prized for its toughness and ease of care, thriving in heat, humidity, and variable soil types. Once established, it grows rapidly, making it an ideal choice for adding height, softening vertical structures, or creating dramatic living garden backdrops. With its durability and stunning floral display, this cultivar remains one of the most popular and reliable Crossvine varieties for Southern and warm-region landscapes.
Care Instructions
Planting
Choose full sun for the strongest flowering. Plant near a sturdy structure such as a trellis, arbor, or fence. Ensure soil drains well.
Watering
Water regularly during the first growing season. Mature plants become moderately drought-tolerant but appreciate occasional deep watering.
Pruning
Prune right after the main bloom flush. Remove dead or tangled stems and trim for size control and shape.
Pest Control
Generally pest-resistant. Watch for aphids or scale; treat with insecticidal soap or horticultural oil if necessary.
Soil Tips
Adaptable to most soil types, including clay or sand. Enrich poor soil with compost and mulch to maintain moisture and temperature.
