Pink Trumpet Vine
Podranea ricasoliana
Pickup available at Aiken Nursery
Usually ready in 2-4 days
Podranea ricasoliana, the pink trumpet vine or Port St. John's creeper, is a fast-growing evergreen climber from the warm regions of South Africa, a member of the trumpet-creeper family, Bignoniaceae, prized for showy, trumpet-shaped flowers.
The plant was first cultivated in the eastern part of the country, around the area known as Port St. John's, which gave rise to one of the common names. From the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries the vine traveled to other regions with similar climates, the Mediterranean, Australia, and parts of the United States, and quickly won a following.
The appeal is obvious: vigorous growth and a talent for clothing large walls, fences, and structures in lush foliage and clusters of soft-to-vibrant pink flowers, each flaring trumpet marked with a deeper magenta throat and carrying a light, sweet scent that draws bees and butterflies. Bloom runs from late summer into fall, bringing strong color to the garden as the season cools.
Grow the pink trumpet vine on a sturdy trellis, fence, or wall in a sunny, well-drained spot, and give ample room to climb and spread. In zones 9 to 11 the plant holds evergreen; in the cooler parts of zones 8 and 9 the top freezes to the ground and returns with fast growth in warm weather, so mulch the base with sand and pine straw for winter, or grow in a container that can shelter from frost.
Additional pictures courtesy of Katia Reyes.
- Hardiness
- USDA Zones 9–11
- Sun
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, Moist
- Mature size
- Height 20–30 Feet · Spread 10–20 Feet
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Seasonality
- Evergreen
Soft pink trumpets with magenta throats, late summer to fall
From rooting to shipping, our top priority is ensuring you receive healthy, thriving plants for your garden’s success.
Because most of our plants are grown from rooted cuttings — alongside seed, air layering, and grafting chosen for each variety — you receive a stronger, true-to-type plant that establishes quickly in your garden.
Raised on organic soil blends and eco-friendly pest management — never harsh chemicals — your plant arrives healthy for your garden, your family, and the pollinators they feed.
Every purchase gives back. We donate to the Aiken Arboretum and support local wildlife conservation, so growing your garden helps protect the wider ecosystem too.
All our plant material is carefully propagated, grown, and nurtured at our humble nursery in Aiken, South Carolina.
Your plant arrives carefully packed and ready to settle in. Unpack them promptly, give them a day or two to acclimate, then plant following the notes we include — that’s all it takes. Clear care guidance comes with every order, so success is the easy part.
What to expect upon delivery
All our plants are sold in 1-gallon sizes, though the height of each plant can vary depending on its growth rate and seasonality, typically ranging from 1/2 to 2.5 feet.
Each plant is carefully packaged with its roots enclosed in a secure plastic bag containing moist soil, forming a compact root ball. To ensure safe transport, the box is padded with recycled newspaper, providing both stability and eco-friendly protection from weather during shipping.
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