Pink Trumpet StakedThe Best Flowering Vine for Phoenix Walls, Fences & Pergolas Podranea ricasoliana, commonly known as the Pink Trumpet Vine, is one of the most spectacular flowering vines you can grow in the Phoenix Valley. This vigorous climber reaches 2030 feet and produces stunning clusters of pink trumpet shaped blooms from spring through fall. It thrives in extreme Arizona heat with minimal water once established. Whether you're covering a bare block wall in

this iconic native lights up any desert landscape with brilliant yellow blooms each spring

Its naturally compact size means it thrives in large pots on patios

and outdoor seating areas within just 3–5 years

Handles reflected heat from walls and hardscape beautifully

Adapts to Arizona caliche and sandy soils

Fall (October–November) also works well

Spring (Feb to Apr): Mature clumps send up tall cream-colored bloom spikes that draw birds and pollinators

and its cold hardiness (to 5°F) makes it dependable even in higher-elevation Phoenix suburbs

Its uniquely rough

monthly or less in winter

Winter (Dec to Jan): Frost-tender: expect it to die back to the ground after the first hard frost (below about 32°F)

so plant it for its individual sculptural form rather than mass coverage