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Campsis grandiflora

Also Known As

Bignonia chinensis
Bignonia grandiflora
Campsis chinensis
Tecoma chinensis
Tecoma grandiflora
Chinese Trumpet Creeper

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 20'-25'
W: 5'-30'

planting zones

6a-11

Campsis grandiflora plant details

Campsis grandiflora is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In fall and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Campsis grandiflora

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: bignoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Campsis grandiflora

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Scarlet trumpets ?flare to 3" across and are the best flowers in the Campsis group? (F. Howard); not as vigorous nor as hardy as C. radicans. S/M

By: Forestfarm

An excellent fast growing vine for quick cover with large, showy flowers. Growing 20-25’ tall & wide, C. chinensis needs support, like a trellis, since it’s a twiner with occasional aerial roots. Each red-orange bloom is 4-6” long. It is a profuse bloomer, beginning in July & continuing till frost. Hummingbirds love the flowers. The dark green leaves are deciduous. Less aggressive than Campsis radicans, which can overtake many gardens, it roots along the stems & can be used as a groundcover. Native to China & Japan. All parts of the plant can be used medicinally as a tonic for “women’s complaints” as well as a blood tonic & diuretic. Drought tolerant once established.