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CAMPSIS x tagliabuana 'Madame Galen'
Commonly known as Trumpet vine
Hardy and vigorous climber flowering in late summer. Salmon-red trumpets
Further Reading....
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DeciduousPinnate, dark green leaves to 30cm (12in) long, composed of 7-11 ovate leaflets.
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RedSalmon red -
Height10m (33ft) -
Spread2m (6ft)
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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-clingingWoody climber with aerial roots
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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 wallIn colder areas grow against a warm wall in full sun.
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Partial shadeCan tolerate some shade in warmer areas.
CAMPSIS x tagliabuana 'Madame Galen'
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Additional Features
Good to knowTrain and tie in shoots until aerial roots have taken hold.
Pests & DiseasesPowdery mildew, leaf spot, scale insects, mealy bugs,whiteflies.
Place of originMid 19th Century hybrid of C. radicans (America) and C. grandiflora (China).Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapePaniclesTerminal panicles of 6-12 flowersTrumpet
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HardinessFully hardy
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Pruning group
Pruning group 8Suitable 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 InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Campsis – Growing Guide
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