Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Orange Pink | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Campsis are fast-growing deciduous climbers clinging by aerial roots, pinnate leaves and clusters of tubular-funnel-shaped flowers in late summer or early autumn
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in reasonably fertile soil against a wall or a very sturdy support, in full sun. Although they are self-clinging, they are easier to manage and prune if they are trained to wires. For further advice see Campsis cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by layering or by taking semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Climber and wall shrubs
Pruning
Depending on if they are trained or not, they may not require pruning but otherwise, may be treated as Wisteria. For further advice see Wisteria pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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