Looking for the best Coral Vine care tips for your Austin landscape? Antigonon leptopus, commonly known as Coral Vine or Queen's Wreath, is a vigorous, fast-growing climber that brings vibrant color to Central Texas gardens. Known for its delicate, heart-shaped leaves and cascading sprays of bright pink flowers, it is a favorite for bees and butterflies alike.

In this video, Vivero Growers Nursery explores essential Coral Vine care, including its preference for full Texas sun and its remarkable heat tolerance once established. While this deciduous vine is incredibly drought-tolerant, it thrives with regular deep watering during its first growing season to develop a strong root system.

Proper Coral Vine care also involves providing sturdy support. Because it climbs via tendrils, it is perfect for covering fences, arbors, or trellises where it can sprawl and create a lush privacy screen.  Since it can be quite aggressive, we recommend cutting it back significantly in late winter or early spring to control its size and encourage a massive flush of new pink blooms.

At Vivero Growers, we love this pollinator favorite for its late-summer and fall performance. When many other plants are fading in the heat, the Coral Vine is just getting started, providing a critical nectar source for migrating monarchs. Watch now to see how this beautiful, heat-loving vine can transform your outdoor space into a tropical oasis!