Campsis radicans - 2 Ltr, 4 canes

Description
The Trumpet Honeysuckle (Campsis radicans) is a climbing deciduous plant that produces red, funnel-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Trumpet Honeysuckle also has pinnate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 12 metres and grows to a width of around 6 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Bignonia radicans, Tecoma radicans.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * hardy, resistant to urban climates

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Trumpet Honeysuckle are medium green, pinnate and opposite.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Trumpet Honeysuckle has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Trumpet Honeysuckle is a climbing plant that can reach a height of 6 - 12 metres and a width of 4 - 6 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 to semi-shady position.

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.

Flower
The red, funnel-shaped flowers appear from July to September. They grow to around 5 - 7 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Privacy screen, cottage garden, façade