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CAMPSIS grandiflora
Commonly known as Chinese trumpet vine
Deep orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers
£17.50 each
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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
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousMid- to dark-green, pinnate leaves to 30cm (12in) long, composed of 7-9 toothed leaflets.
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Orange
Deep orange red -
Trumpet
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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. Pendent, terminal bunches of 6-12 open funnel-shaped 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.
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