Campsis Radicans - Trumpet Creeper, Trumpet Vine, Campsis |
| Type |
Climber, Ground cover, Deciduous |
| Size |
Climbing |
| Form |
Spreading |
| Colours |
Dark green Foliage, Red Flowers (Summer late) |
| Care |
Some maintenance required |
| Hardiness |
Half hardy |
| Growth |
Fast growing |
This tender climber will rapidly cover any structure it is trained to - producing a profusion of orange red trumpet shaped flowers throughout the summer months. Campsis also produces attractive tiered foliage, growing to 10m.
Cultivation tips: Campsis will be happy in a well drained fertile soil in warm sunny position, being ideal for up a south facing warm wall, fence or pergola. Campsis is a fast growing climber and initially requires training. Trumpet Vine will eventually produce self clinging growth. Shade for the root system will help as campsis requires a cool root run - an occasional mulch would help. Prune back frost damaged / excessive growth in spring and rip out problem suckers.
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