Campsis grandiflora
Chinese Trumpet Vine
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Chinese Trumpet Vine (Campsis grandiflora) - Description
Campsis grandiflora, commonly known as the Chinese Trumpet Vine, is a fast growing, deciduous creeper with large, orange, trumpet-shaped flowers in summer. It can grow to a height of 9 meters. A native of East Asia, China and Japan it is less hardy than its relative Campsis radicans. Campsis grandiflora prefers well drained sandy soil and a position with full sun and support to climb. The dark green leaves have serrated edges. Synonyms include Tecomagrandiflora, Campsis chinensis, Campsis adrepens, Bignoniagrandiflora and Bignonia chinensis.
Chinese Trumpet Vine (Campsis grandiflora) - Blooming
Flowers look like trumpets that have clumped at the branch tips. Blooms in midsummer through fall. For better blooms use little or no fertilizer.
Chinese Trumpet Vine (Campsis grandiflora) - Growth
Deciduous climbers. Does well with either full sun or partial shade. These vines are vigorous climbers that do well with large trellises. They can also be rather hardy, surviving temperatures that dip well below freezing. Train Campsis against a wall or fence, up a pillar, or on a tree.
Chinese Trumpet Vine (Campsis grandiflora) - Planting
Readily sown from seeds. The paper-like seeds must be given a cold period that would simulate winter conditions to promote adequate germination rates.
Chinese Trumpet Vine (Campsis grandiflora) - Pest
Scale insects, mealybugs, and whiteflies. Campsis is also prone to fungal leaf spots and powdery mildew.
Chinese Trumpet Vine (Campsis grandiflora) - Interesting facts
The genus name, Campsis, is derived from Greek and means "crooked" or "bent". The "crooked" plant part is the male flower parts (stamens).
Chinese Trumpet Vine (Campsis grandiflora) - Soil and irrigation
Requires moderate to regular water while developing. Once established these vines can be rather drought tolerant. Can withstand many soils, but does best with soils that drain quickly.
