How to prune hybrid trumpet vine

Late winter to early spring, before new growth emerges. Cut all sideshoots back hard to 2–3 buds from the main framework each year. Reduce the main stems if the plant is outgrowing its space. In the first two years, train a permanent framework and remove all other shoots to establish structure.

Annually. Hybrid trumpet vine (Campsis x tagliabuana) is a powerful climber that flowers on the current season's growth, so it needs regular hard pruning to stay productive and in bounds. Without pruning it quickly becomes a woody tangle with flowers only at the tips. Prune hard in late winter before growth begins.

Cut all sideshoots back hard to 2–3 buds from the main framework each year. Reduce the main stems if the plant is outgrowing its space. In the first two years, train a permanent framework and remove all other shoots to establish structure.