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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
£17.50 each
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Good to know
Train and tie-in shoots until aerial roots have taken hold. -
Pests & Diseases
Powdery mildew, leaf spot, scale insects, mealy bugs,whiteflies. -
Place of origin
Mid 19th Century hybrid of C. radicans (America) and C. grandiflora (China). -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousPinnate, dark green leaves to 30cm (12in) long, composed of 7-11 ovate leaflets.
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Red
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PaniclesTerminal panicles of 6-12 flowers
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Trumpet
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Fully hardy
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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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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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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