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CAMPSIS grandiflora

Commonly known as Chinese trumpet vine

Deep orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers

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Campsis – Growing Guide

Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.

£16.50 each

Available late spring to early summer 2021

2 to 3 Litre

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Deciduous - mid- to dark-green, pinnate leaves to 30cm (12in) long, composed of 7-9 toothed leaflets.
Orange - deep orange red
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. Pendent, terminal bunches of 6-12 open funnel-shaped flowers.
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)
Against a wall - in colder areas grow against a warm wall in full sun.
Full sun
Partial shade - can tolerate some shade in warmer areas.
Additional Features - Good to know - - produces few aerial roots so may need permanent tying to its support.
Pests & Diseases - scale insects, mealy bugs, whiteflies, powdery mildew, leaf spot.
Place of origin - China
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Trumpet -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Pruning group - 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.

RHS group 12 & 13
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -