Campsis grandiflora 'Tropical Summer' - 60-80 CM C2

Description
The Chinese Trumpet Vine (Campsis grandiflora) is a climbing deciduous plant that produces orange-coloured flowers. They appear from July to October. The Chinese Trumpet Vine also has pinnate, medium green leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Bignonia chinensis, Tecoma grandiflora, Campsis chinensis.

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Chinese Trumpet Vine are medium green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Chinese Trumpet Vine has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Chinese Trumpet Vine is a climbing vine that can reach a height of 2 - 4 metres and a width of 1.5 - 3 metres. It usually grows 0.5 - 1.5 m per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- In general, stable wooden structures can be recommended as climbing aids on house walls and façades. However, there are plants that prefer slightly twisted, parallel wire ropes as climbing aids. - Nets, rods or trellises - many materials are suitable as climbing aids for delicate climbing plants. However, it is important that the main shoots of the plants are securely attached.

Flower
The orange-coloured flowers appear from July to October.

Use
Screen, cottage garden, facade, tub