Thanks! I decided to dig out a 5' square section in the middle of my backyard and sink a 4" x 4" wooden post in the ground with concrete. I am going to move my Trumpet Creeper to that area and box it in with a wood border and mulch to make it more of a contained plant area just for the TC. After sinking the post in the hole, I still have about 6 1/2 feet above ground to grow this vine. I was told by the nursery that it should bloom next year. We'll see. It's a "Flamenco" variety. Years ago, I saw this vine intertwined to make a single medium-sized trunk over years of growth in a contained area. It looked more like a twisting tree trunk with a draping canopy of flowers and fern-like leaves. It was amazing! I don't know how the owner did that. Perhaps using a post that eventually deteriorated?! I'm hoping so! I have seen this vine growing up the side of a tree and it develops thick stalks and branches that seem to literally attach and grow into the side of the tree. I don't know if it would eventually kill the tree or not. Which is another reason I decided to grow it on a post instead. Someone mentioned that it may bloom when the branches hang down. They may have a good point. The only time I've ever seen blooms on a TC is when the ends of the vine were draped and hanging down. The flowers grow on at the end of the new growth. If I only grow it up 6 1/2 ft., then perhaps it WILL bloom sooner. It will probably be hanging over this year after I transplant it to the post. It is taking off in the area it is currently in, which is why I am digging it up and moving it this week. I really love the flowers and the leaves on this vine. It is really a beautiful plant. I know alot of folks feel it's invasive. But I agree that it may just need to be watched and pruned to keep it in bounds. And if it helps to bring the hummers to my yard, I'll be delighted!

Thank you both for your responses. This is the first year I have ever tried to start from seed so I'm still learning alot. Betsy- they have dried out a couple times due to the unusually hot weather we are experiencing but otherwise stay relatively moist. I don't think they got sunburned because I try not to wet them when I water them and I water them later in the day (bad I know, I'm working on fixing that). I have not done any foliar feeding as they were planted in Miracle Gro and/or Sta-green potting mix, both which have fertilizers. Dave- I was worried it was a disease which is why I was hesitant to put them in the garden. These plants have all looked pitiful since I transplanted them (not sure why). They never grew tall or bushy like the others that were seeded and transplanted at the same time. Thus I kept putting off putting them in the garden as they never looked 100% healthy. They have had the yellow discoloration for awhile, probably since a few days after they were transplanted. Is this the same as early blight? The cold-frame is outside and made out of wood with a glass door. I open the door almost every day and keep it open at night when the temps stay above 50. I will more than likely throw them out as it is not worth risking. I have a long growing season, so I can try other options (plus 60+ seedlings that are ready to be up-potted that are a little leggy but appear healthy otherwise.) As for the in ground plants- they are stressed most likely because of this insane weather here. I thought our temperatures were safe to plant and since then we've had numerous nights in the 40's and upper 30's which I know they do not like. I think the soil is a little cool because I am noticing they are starting to turn purple again. Our daytime temps though usually stay in the 70's+. The turkey compost was well aged I believe as I bought it from a reputable source in my area and looking at it when I got it, it just looked like dirt and bark so I'm hoping it was. I have not fed them anything since planting as I am not even sure what the best thing to feed them would be. What do you suggest. As far as my plants in the garden, should I pull them up and just plan to replant with the new seedlings I have or should I keep trying to save them? Also, it's probably worth mentioning that I believe I have a MASSIVE infestation of clover mites all in and around my garden. The reason I believe they are clover mites is because they have dark bodies with red legs and move quickly and are on EVERYTHING, plants, soil, grass, blocks, etc. Thank you for all of your help in my never ending new learning experience. :)

Definitely leave it alone. The crossvine is a lot tougher than it looks, and you'll soon see little red bumps where the old leaves meet the stem. New leaves coming! Also, look around the base of your vine--crossvines spread by root and the one we planted three years ago is now two vines, and we're hoping for more.

this is good news...maybe I just can't see the buds because of the distance...I am, afterall, looking over a fence to an arbor in someone's backyard. My husband said he thinks he can see some buds. Hope so. thanks all c