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CAMPSIS
Commonly known as Trumpet creeper, Trumpet vine
All JUL-SEP
Genus of 2 species of vigorous, woody, deciduous climbers usually climbing by aerial roots. They originate from woodland in China and North America.
Their exotic appearance belies their ease of growing given a south-facing warm wall.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - pinnate leaves with oval leaflets.
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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, woody climber, usually climbing by aerial roots. Showy, trumpet- or funnel-shaped flowers 6-8cm (2½-3in) long.
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Against a wall - in colder areas grow against a warm wall in full sun.
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Partial shade - can tolerate some shade in warmer areas. -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - scale insects, mealy bugs, whiteflies, powdery mildew, leaf spot. -
Place of origin - China, North America. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Buy Varieties of CAMPSIS
CAMPSIS grandiflora >
Commonly known as: Chinese trumpet vine.
Deep orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers
CAMPSIS radicans 'Flamenco' >
Commonly known as: Common trumpet vine.
Bright orange flowers often earlier in the year than the other varieties
CAMPSIS radicans 'Indian Summer' >
Commonly known as: Common trumpet vine.
Deep orange flowers on the outside and orange-red on the inside. Very floriferous
CAMPSIS radicans 'Yellow Trumpet' >
Commonly known as: Trumpet vine.
('Flava') - vigorous climber for south facing wall
CAMPSIS x tagliabuana 'Madame Galen' >
Commonly known as: Trumpet vine.
Hardy and vigorous climber flowering in late summer. Salmon-red trumpets
