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CAMPSIS
Commonly known as Trumpet creeper, Trumpet vine
All JUL-SEP
Genus of 2 species of vigorous, woody, deciduous climbers usually climbing by aerial roots. They originate from woodland in China and North America.
Their exotic appearance belies their ease of growing given a south-facing warm wall.
Further Reading....
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DeciduousPinnate leaves with oval leaflets.
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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, woody climber, usually climbing by aerial roots. Showy, trumpet- or funnel-shaped flowers 6-8cm (2½-3in) long.
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Against a wallIn colder areas grow against a warm wall in full sun.
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Partial shadeCan tolerate some shade in warmer areas.
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesScale insects, mealy bugs, whiteflies, powdery mildew, leaf spot.
Place of originChina, North America.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Campsis – Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of CAMPSIS
CAMPSIS grandiflora
Chinese trumpet vine
deep orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
CAMPSIS radicans
Common trumpet vine
brilliant orange and scarlet trumpets
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
CAMPSIS radicans 'Flamenco'
Common trumpet vine
bright orange flowers often earlier in the year than the other varieties
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
CAMPSIS radicans 'Indian Summer'
Common trumpet vine
deep orange flowers on the outside and orange-red on the inside. Very floriferous
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
CAMPSIS radicans 'Yellow Trumpet'
Trumpet vine
('Flava') - vigorous climber for south facing wall
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
CAMPSIS x tagliabuana 'Madame Galen'
Trumpet vine
Hardy and vigorous climber flowering in late summer. Salmon-red trumpets
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
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
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Sisal Twine
2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
Only £4.50
Garden Goodies
Natural Twine
Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
Ideal in the garden or the home.
Only £5.00
