How to Grow Brazilian Trumpet Creeper
Choose a suitable location., Prepare the soil., Water well while it is establishing, then water regularly. , Prune.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Choose a suitable location.
This creeper will need support to enable it to climb, such as along trellis or a fence line, over a wall, or on wire.
Locate the plant where this support will be provided.
The plant can grow vigorously, so it needs space to sprawl.
Ensure that it is sheltered. -
Step 2: Prepare the soil.
The soil needs to be free-draining part clay-based soil.
If this cannot be provided, still try it as it can adapt to other soil types. ,, This plant should be pruned annually.
Prune in spring, when the last of the frosts have passed.
Cut back the old flowering shoots to the main stem. -
Step 3: Water well while it is establishing
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Step 4: then water regularly.
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Step 5: Prune.
Detailed Guide
This creeper will need support to enable it to climb, such as along trellis or a fence line, over a wall, or on wire.
Locate the plant where this support will be provided.
The plant can grow vigorously, so it needs space to sprawl.
Ensure that it is sheltered.
The soil needs to be free-draining part clay-based soil.
If this cannot be provided, still try it as it can adapt to other soil types. ,, This plant should be pruned annually.
Prune in spring, when the last of the frosts have passed.
Cut back the old flowering shoots to the main stem.
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