Common Trumpet Creeper. Vigorous climber with dark green leaves and attractive, pendant, tubular-funnel-shaped, dark orange to red flowers. Max Height 10m. Flowers August to September. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Campsis radicans
Vigorous climber with dark green leaves and attractive, pendant, tubular-funnel-shaped, dark orange to red flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Campsis |
|---|---|
| Species | radicans |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Common Trumpet Creeper |
| Flower Colour | orange, red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 10m |
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Climbing wall |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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