Campsis radicans Atropurpurea
Campsis radicans Atropurpurea
Campsis radicans Atropurpurea
Trumpet Vine
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Description
Campsis radicans 'Atropurpurea' is a beautiful form of this robust climbing plant with reddish-purple flowers, also known as Trumpet Vine because of the shape of its flowers and its North American origins. Its clusters of radiant flowers bloom throughout the summer, on a deciduous foliage divided into small toothed leaflets that are elegant. Very easy to grow in all regions, this Campsis also has the advantage of self-clinging to its support, like ivy, which makes it very useful for covering a wall or reviving a dead tree, for example.
Campsis radicans, part of the Bignoniaceae family, is native to the state of Virginia in the southeastern United States, specifically in a geographic area covering Missouri, Texas, and Virginia. In nature, it is found in wooded areas. It is not prone to diseases or pests and tolerates cold, heat, and drought once well established. It is undemanding in terms of soil, as long as it is deep enough to accommodate its well-developed root system.
It is a shrub with slightly suckering roots, robust and vigorous, capable of growing up to 1m per year under good conditions. When mature, Campsis Atropurpurea (also known as Atrosanguinea) reaches a height of about 6m (20 feet) with a width of 4m (13 feet). The long branches bear leaves divided into 7 to 11 lanceolate leaflets, 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3in) long, with toothed edges and a vibrant green colour. The foliage turns golden yellow in autumn before falling. The stems produce very short and dense adventitious roots that allow the plant to attach itself to a tree or wall. Flowering occurs from July to September, on the current year's growth. It takes the form of terminal clusters (or cymes) consisting of 4 to 12 dark red flowers in the shape of long trumpets. Each flower is composed of a long tubular calyx that widens into 5 lobes, revealing a prominent pistil. After being pollinated by insects, the flowers are followed by brown pod-shaped fruits containing a large number of small winged seeds that will be dispersed by the wind. With age, the copper-brown bark covering the branches peels off in flakes.
Campsis radicans Atropurpurea is a good wall covering plant in sunny positions, a lovely camouflage for fences and structures, and can also be grown in large pots to beautify patios and balconies. For example, you can combine it with other unique climbing plants such as Akebia quinata Silver Bells, Actinidia kolomikta, Holboellia coriacea, or Clematis Blue Angel, which is very blue, to create a colourful scene.
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Botanical data
Campsis
radicans
Atropurpurea
Bignoniaceae
Trumpet Vine
North America
Planting and care
Campsis radicans Atropurpurea should be planted in spring or early autumn in a fertile, deep, moist but well-drained soil, preferably against a sunny wall protected from cold winds in regions with very cold winters. It can tolerate a slightly shadier exposure in a hot climate. Once well-established, this plant tolerates heat and drought very well in all regions. In late March, prune the branches to three-quarters of their length to encourage bushier growth. Protect young plants from severe frost with mulch in cold regions. The stump can withstand -20°C (-4°F), while the stems can withstand -15°C (5°F). This trumpet vine is not very prone to diseases and pests.
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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.