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Climber Wall Shrub

Campsis radicans
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trumpet vine

A vigorous self-clinging woody climber growing to 10m, with pinnate leaves and bright orange or red, trumpet-shaped flowers 8cm long, borne in clusters in late summer and autumn

Other common names
trumpet climber
trumpet creeper
see moretrumpet honeysuckle
Virginian trumpet flower
Synonyms
Bignonia radicans
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Orange Red Green
Autumn Orange Red Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Bignoniaceae
Native to the UK
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

Correct

Plant range
C & E USA

How to grow

Cultivation

A climber that despite its exotic-looking flowers is reasonably hardy if grown against a warm, sunny wall

Propagation

Propagate by seed, layering, hardwood cuttings or root cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Wall side borders
  • Climber and wall shrubs
Pruning

Pruning campsis; pruning group 12 in late winter or early spring

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

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