Campsis Radicans: The Heat-Loving Trumpet Vine

About four years ago our neighbor and dear friend SH had an incredibly beautiful trumpet vine climbing on the side of her garage. I loved that vivid orange color, but thought this plant was difficult to grow. I learned different. She gave us a start of the vine and the top two pictures illustrate what it looks like today.
" The campsis is a vigorous climber that will cling to wood, brick, and stucco surfaces with aerial rootlets. Use for large-scale effects, quick summer screen. All produce open, arching sprays of trumpet-shaped flowers in August and September. They grow in full sun or partial shade with moderate water." Sunset Western Garden Book
With our temperatures over 100 for the last three days these deciduous vines flourished early. We loved the plant so much we purchased another one a couple of years ago and the pictures on the bottom of the grid show how well it is doing. You can't miss with trumpet vines. They grow in most zones, will bloom in full sun or partial shade, and all we do it hook it to the structure and give it water and nourishment.
Our friend SH died a year ago in March. On days like today I think of her vibrant personality and how much she loved this plant. When I gaze at these gorgeous orange blossoms I can't think of a better way to honor my special friend in my garden.