Pink Trumpet Vine
Podranea ricasoliana
A fast-growing South African vine with delicate pale trumpet flowers that requires little maintenance.
Root-hardy in USDA zones 9-11; it may die back in the low-to-mid 20s°F and regrows rapidly, thriving in low-desert heat with only moderate water.
AMWUA Notes
A fast, low-maintenance flowering vine with low litter, making it a good poolside and patio screen where thirstier tropical vines would be messier.
Care Guide
Water deeply every 7-10 days in summer to sustain fast growth and repeat bloom; established plants tolerate moderate drought but flower less.
Prune in late winter to shape, thin, and guide the fast stems onto a support, and remove any frost damage; it responds well to hard renewal cuts and can be kept as a large shrub.
A light spring feeding supports its heavy flowering; avoid excess nitrogen that pushes foliage over flowers.
Largely pest-free; it can spread by suckers, so remove unwanted shoots at the base.
Clusters of pale pink trumpet flowers appear in spring and repeat into fall; it may die back in the low 20s°F and regrows quickly from the base.
Soil, Feeding & Propagation
Grows in most well-drained soils including poor and rocky desert ground; tolerant of alkaline soil and heat.
Needs well-drained soil.
Low feeder.
Semi-hardwood cuttings, or removal of rooted suckers.
8-12 ft apart on a long fence (15 ft mature spread)
Spreads by suckers at the base; remove unwanted shoots to keep it contained, though it is not deeply invasive.
Placement Tips
- •Provide a strong trellis or long fence for its fast 20 ft climb, or train it as a large freestanding shrub.
- •Excellent quick screen for a warm-season poolside or patio wall thanks to low litter.
- •Remove suckers and give it room; it spreads at the base if unmanaged.
- •Plant in full sun for the heaviest flowering.
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Data from 2024 AMWUA “Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert” guide.
Pink Trumpet Vine — common questions
Answers for low-desert Phoenix conditions, drawn from this plant’s growing data.
How much water does Pink Trumpet Vine need in Phoenix?
Pink Trumpet Vine is a moderate-water vine once established. Water deeply every 7-10 days in summer to sustain fast growth and repeat bloom; established plants tolerate moderate drought but flower less. A fast, low-maintenance flowering vine with low litter, making it a good poolside and patio screen where thirstier tropical vines would be messier.
How big does Pink Trumpet Vine get?
Expect roughly 20 ft tall and 15 ft wide at maturity, with a fast growth rate. Allow about 8-12 ft apart on a long fence (15 ft mature spread) of spacing when planting. Spreads by suckers at the base; remove unwanted shoots to keep it contained, though it is not deeply invasive.
Can you plant Pink Trumpet Vine near a pool?
Yes. Pink Trumpet Vine is considered pool-friendly, meaning it stays clean enough around water features and hardscape. Litter is rated low.
Can Pink Trumpet Vine handle Arizona heat and winter frost?
Pink Trumpet Vine is hardy in USDA 9-11 and wants full sun. Root-hardy in USDA zones 9-11; it may die back in the low-to-mid 20s°F and regrows rapidly, thriving in low-desert heat with only moderate water. Clusters of pale pink trumpet flowers appear in spring and repeat into fall; it may die back in the low 20s°F and regrows quickly from the base.
Does Pink Trumpet Vine have thorns?
No. Pink Trumpet Vine is thornless, so it is safe alongside walkways, patios and play areas.
Is Pink Trumpet Vine safe around pets?
Pink Trumpet Vine is listed as pet-friendly in this guide. If your dog is a determined chewer, check any new plant with your vet before planting.
When does Pink Trumpet Vine bloom in Arizona?
Pink Trumpet Vine blooms in spring, with white/pale yellow flowers. The bloom draws bees, butterflies.
How much maintenance does Pink Trumpet Vine need?
Pink Trumpet Vine is low-maintenance. Leaf, flower and pod litter is rated low. Prune in late winter to shape, thin, and guide the fast stems onto a support, and remove any frost damage; it responds well to hard renewal cuts and can be kept as a large shrub.
What kind of soil does Pink Trumpet Vine need?
Grows in most well-drained soils including poor and rocky desert ground; tolerant of alkaline soil and heat. Nutrient needs are low. A light spring feeding supports its heavy flowering; avoid excess nitrogen that pushes foliage over flowers.
Is Pink Trumpet Vine native to Arizona?
No. Pink Trumpet Vine is not an Arizona native; it originates from the South Africa, but it is grown successfully in low-desert landscapes here.