CAMPSIS grandiflora

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 -