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BIGNONIA capreolata
Commonly known as Cross Vine
(syn Campsis capreolata). Trumpet-shaped flowers of orange, red or yellow
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - opposite leaves to 18cm (7in) long with 2 wavy-margined leaflets and 1 tendril
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Height - 10m (33ft) -
Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging - vigorous climber
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse - Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - under glass, mealybugs, red spider mites -
Place of origin - Canada (southern Ontario), eastern USA -
Flower Shape - Tubular - - 4-5cm (1½-2in) long
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Garden Location/Conditions - Greenhouse / conservatory - Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter - use loam-based compost (JI No. 3) in full light with good ventilation
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Hardiness - Tender (greenhouse & conservatory) -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Bignonia - Care Guide
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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