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Climber Wall Shrub

Campsis × tagliabueana 'Madame Galen'

trumpet creeper 'Madame Galen'

'Madame Galen' is a large, strong-growing deciduous climber with aerial roots. Leaves pinnate, with up to 15 small leaflets. Flowers tubular, reddish-orange, with limb to 8cm in width

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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 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 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

Accepted

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 layering, hardwood cuttings or root cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Wall side borders
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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