Campsis capreolata
Campsis capreolata
Campsis capreolata
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Thierry P.
Campsis capreolata
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
Campsis capreolata
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
Campsis capreolata
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
Campsis capreolata
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
Campsis capreolata
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
Campsis capreolata
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Campsis capreolata
Campsis capreolata
Trumpet flower
Only one of the two plants I ordered has developed after three springs and three summers in the ground. The flowering remains disappointing in duration and abundance. A deciduous, more floriferous variety would certainly have been a better choice. I will try moving the one that is languishing, as I have nothing much to lose, even though both are planted in identical conditions (against a wall in a sunny position).
Christelle , 11/10/2025
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Description
Campsis or Bignonia capreolata, also known as Trumpet Vine, is a large climbing plant that is perfectly unique. It blooms from April to July with long trumpets displaying a reddish-orange to copper-coloured throat and a yellow banner. While not spectacular, they release a unique fragrance, blending the round and indulgent notes of chocolate with the more bitter tones of roasted coffee. Its foliage is tough and evergreen in moderately cool climates, with dark green leaves that take on a purple hue in winter. It attaches itself to supports using tendrils equipped with suction cups. It is undemanding in terms of soil type, perfectly resistant to drought, moderately hardy, and will thrive in full sun or partial shade in warm climates.
Bignonia capreolata is another species in the Bignoniaceae family, native to the warm and dry regions of the southeastern United States, from Arkansas to North and South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee, and Virginia. It is a fast-growing woody-stemmed evergreen climber that can reach a height of 8 to 10 metres (26 to 33 feet) in a few years, even more in the wild. The plant attaches itself to supports using highly effective branching tendrils equipped with small discs that adhere like suction cups to smooth surfaces. The flowering period is spread out and can start in April in mild climates, continuing until June-July and then resuming in September. The flowers bloom in the axils of the leaves, in dense clusters of elongated trumpets, 5 cm (2in) long, opening into 5 yellow-orange lobes while their tube has a darker colouring, ranging from reddish-orange to copper. Their fragrance is surprising and sweet, evoking both chocolate and coffee, like that of a toffee. The flowering is followed by the formation of 15 cm (6in) long pods containing the seeds. The foliage, normally evergreen, often becomes deciduous in cool climates. It consists of leaves with four leaflets, with the two farthest from the stem forming fine tendrils that allow the plant to cling. The two largest leaves measure about 8 cm (3in) in length. If it persists, the foliage takes on a slightly purple hue in winter. The bark of this vine is a greyish-brown colour and cracks with age.
Campsis or Bignonia capreolata can be used anywhere to cover a wall protected from cold winds, an unsightly building, a south-facing facade, a fence, or a trellis. This plant can tolerate short periods of freezing temperatures around -12°C (10.4°F) but must be protected during the first years of cultivation in cold climates. This is its only requirement and perhaps its only weakness, as it thrives in well-drained and dry soils, even those that are limestone or poor.
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Campsis
capreolata
Bignoniaceae
Trumpet flower
North America
Planting and care
Bignonia or Campsis capreolata is a plant that is undemanding in the nature of the soil. It grows in any well-drained garden soil, even quite poor soils and limestone. It prefers a sunny position. Plant it along a well-exposed wall or against a tree, guiding its first steps on a support. Water moderately in the first summers, the plant withstands prolonged periods of drought once established. In the first few years, protect its stump from severe frosts with a thick mulch. Pruning is not essential. If necessary, it should be done in spring. In August-September, remove faded branches as well as the oldest shoots, identifiable by their split bark.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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