Dressed to Thrill® Crossvine brings bold color and effortless coverage to vertical spaces with its cascading display of orange-red trumpet-shaped blooms with bright yellow eyes. Flowering from spring into summer, this fast-growing, semi-evergreen vine creates a dynamic focal point while attracting hummingbirds and pollinators. Its deep green foliage and long seasonal presence ensure it remains visually engaging from spring through winter.
This North American native is an excellent choice for covering fences, walls, trellises, or garden structures. With tendrils that naturally cling, it quickly forms a flowering screen without the need for constant training. Its upright growth habit and floriferous nature make it an ideal candidate for vertical gardening, providing privacy and seasonal color in garden beds or urban landscapes.
Adaptable to all soil types and thriving in sun to part shade, Dressed to Thrill® excels in low-maintenance landscapes. It tolerates drought, heat, and variable conditions while delivering consistent performance. As part of the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs collection, this selection showcases exceptional resilience and ornamental value, making it an outstanding addition to wildlife gardens and native plantings.
| Genus | Bignonia |
| Species | Capreolata |
| Variety | 'SMNBFW' |
| ppaf | PP36,747 |
| Item Form | 1-Quart |
| Zone | 6 - 9 |
| Bloom Start to End | Mid Spring - Late Summer |
| Habit | Vining |
| Height | 30 ft |
| Width | 9 ft |
| Additional Characteristics | Easy Care Plants, Long Bloomers, Flower, Repeat Bloomer, Hummingbird Lovers, Native, Trellises, Butterfly Lovers |
| Bloom Color | Dark Orange |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained, Dry |
| Resistance | Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy, Clay, Poor, Sandy |
| Uses | Beds, Vines and Climbers, Fall Color, Winter Interest |
| Restrictions | *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following: Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Arizona, Hawaii |
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