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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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DeciduousPinnate leaves with oval leaflets.
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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-clingingVigorous, woody climber, usually climbing by aerial roots. Showy, trumpet- or funnel-shaped flowers 6-8cm (2½-3in) long.
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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.
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesScale insects, mealy bugs, whiteflies, powdery mildew, leaf spot.
Place of originChina, North America.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Campsis – Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of CAMPSIS
CAMPSIS grandiflora
Chinese trumpet vine
deep orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers
CAMPSIS radicans
Common trumpet vine
brilliant orange and scarlet trumpets
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
CAMPSIS radicans 'Flamenco'
Common trumpet vine
bright orange flowers often earlier in the year than the other varieties
CAMPSIS radicans 'Indian Summer'
Common trumpet vine
deep orange flowers on the outside and orange-red on the inside. Very floriferous
CAMPSIS radicans 'Yellow Trumpet'
Trumpet vine
('Flava') - vigorous climber for south facing wall
CAMPSIS x tagliabuana 'Madame Galen'
Trumpet vine
Hardy and vigorous climber flowering in late summer. Salmon-red trumpets
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Sisal Twine
2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
Only £4.50
Garden Goodies
Natural Twine
Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
Ideal in the garden or the home.
Only £5.00
