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CAMPSIS radicans 'Indian Summer'
Commonly known as Common trumpet vine
Deep orange flowers on the outside and orange-red on the inside. Very floriferous
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Good to know
Train and tie in shoots until aerial roots have taken hold. -
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, mealy bugs, whiteflies, powdery mildew, leaf spot. -
Place of origin
Southeastern USA. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousDark green, pinnate leaves 2.5-10cm (1-4in) long, composed of 7-11 toothed leaflets.
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Orange
Deep orange -
TubularTubular-trumpet-shaped flowers 6-8cm (2½-3in)
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Fully hardy
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Height
10m (33ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingVigorous climber. Produces terminal bunches of 4-12 slender flowers
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Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Against a wallIn colder areas grow against a warm wall in full sun.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Can tolerate some shade in warmer areas. -
Bee friendly
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