Campsis radicans
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Campsis radicans covers a sturdy arbor or freestanding trellis with vigorous green growth and clusters of orange-red trumpet flowers that draw hummingbirds through summer.
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Description
Campsis radicans quickly covers a sturdy arbor, pergola, or freestanding trellis with dense deciduous foliage and clusters of orange-red trumpet flowers. The summer blooms provide abundant nectar for hummingbirds, and the vine continues flowering into early fall.
Plant it in full sun for the strongest bloom, in moist but well-drained soil with enough space for its spreading growth. Aerial rootlets cling firmly, so a substantial support set away from vulnerable siding or masonry is the safest garden placement.
Regular pruning and prompt sucker removal keep the vigorous vine within bounds. Water during establishment and dry spells. Leaves and flowers are toxic if eaten, and the sap may irritate skin; gloves are sensible during pruning.
Additional information
| Height | 26 ft – 39 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 8 ft – 13 ft |
| Flowering months | July, August, September |
| Synonyms | Bignonia Campsis Radicans, Bignonia radicans, Gelseminum radicans, Tecoma radicans |
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower autumn | Red, Orange |
| Color flower summer | Red, Orange |
| Aspect | South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Climber, Suckering |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Wall and boundary borders, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens, Climbers and wall shrubs |
| Type | Climber |
| Use for | Wall cover, Bird-Friendly, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 10 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Trumpet Vine, Trumpet Creeper |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23001741, CAMRA0001G, 1006212, 201827897, 56362, 202044494 |
| Usps | Orange-red trumpet flowers cluster across the vine in summer., Aerial rootlets quickly cover a sturdy freestanding support., Full sun and moist, well-drained soil support the strongest bloom. |
| Cultivation | Plant against a warm, sheltered, sturdy support in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Mulch the root area and prune side shoots in late winter before new growth begins. |
| Propagation | Nick a flexible young stem, pin it into soil, and keep it watered. Separate and pot it after strong roots form. |
| Pests | Aphids, mealybugs, scale insects, leafhoppers, and whiteflies may occasionally affect the foliage. |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew, leaf spot, and honey fungus may occur. |
| Pruning | In late winter or early spring, shorten side shoots to two or three buds from the permanent framework and remove damaged stems. |
| Hazardous information | Leaves and flowers are toxic if eaten, and the sap may irritate skin. Wear gloves when pruning. |
| Watering instructions | Water regularly during establishment and during prolonged dry spells. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun on a warm, sheltered support for the best bloom. |
| Common Name | Trumpetvine |