Campsis tagl. 'Indian Summer' - 60-80 CM C2

Description
The Trumpet Honeysuckle 'Indian Summer'® (Campsis radicans) is a climbing deciduous plant that produces orange-red, funnel-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from June to October. The Trumpet Honeysuckle 'Indian Summer'® 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 4 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Bignonia radicans, Tecoma radicans, Campsis radicans 'Kudian'.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * hardy, resistant to urban climates

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Trumpet Honeysuckle 'Indian Summer'® are medium green, pinnate and opposite.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Trumpet Honeysuckle 'Indian Summer'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Trumpet Honeysuckle 'Indian Summer'® is a climbing plant which can reach a height of 3 - 4 m and a width of 2 - 3 m.

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 ground 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 orange-red, funnel-shaped flowers appear from June to October. They grow to about 5 - 7 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Privacy screen, cottage garden, façade