7 bignones: the reliable choices
Our selection of the most reliable bignonia for pots or the garden
Contents
The trumpet vine, sometimes referred to as “Jericho trumpet”, is a climbing liana with a generous and splendid flowering that enchants our gardens with its trumpet-shaped flowers in orange, red, yellow, or even variegated hues depending on the variety. Its foliage remains evergreen in the presence of a mild winter, which is one of its other advantages.
Among the many varieties of trumpet vines in the genus Campsis, some offer undeniable qualities. They never disappoint, thanks to their resilience, hardiness, ease of cultivation, and spectacular flowering.
We have selected for you 7 vigorous and highly floriferous trumpet vines, which are truly reliable choices among the Campsis!
Campsis 'Madame Galen': multiple advantages and a spectacular flowering
Campsis (x) tagliabuana ‘Madame Galen’ offers all the qualities expected from a trumpet vine. Vigorous, very hardy, resistant to diseases and summer drought, it also features a long spectacular flowering period during the summer. It is used to cover façades, pergolas, or even dead trees.
Reaching 10 m in height with an equivalent spread, ‘Madame Galen’ is equipped with climbing roots that allow it to cling to its support. Deciduous and very bushy, it produces ample panicles of large orange to red trumpet-shaped flowers.
Hardy down to -15°C, this hybrid trumpet vine is grown outdoors in all regions of the hexagon. Not demanding, it thrives in deep soil, in full sun or partial shade.
Read also
Choosing a trumpet vineThe bignonia 'Orangeade': a bignonia that is as elegant as it is low-maintenance
Campsis x tagliabuana ‘Orangeade’ is a recent hybrid trumpet vine, as beautiful and original as it is hardy, disease-resistant, and tolerant of soil moisture. With its particularly elegant flowering, it is grown as a climbing plant in isolation.
The ‘Orangeade’ trumpet vine is a deciduous liana with climbing roots that extends to a height of 6 m and a spread of 3 m. Its flowering in summer, featuring beautiful 5 cm trumpets, offers a reddish-orange colour marbled with pale orange.
Hardy down to -15°C, the ‘Orangeade’ trumpet vine can be grown outdoors everywhere. Not demanding regarding substrate type, it is also not water-hungry. It enjoys sunny situations, or even partial shade if grown in a warm climate.
Discover other Campsis - Trumpet Creeper
View all →
Available in 0 sizes
Available in 0 sizes
Available in 1 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
Available in 1 sizes
Available in 3 sizes
Available in 1 sizes
Available in 1 sizes
Available in 1 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
Campsis grandiflora: undoubtedly the most spectacular trumpet vine
Campsis grandiflora is a Chinese trumpet vine that flowers late and has a very rapid growth rate, particularly notable for its extraordinary flowering that lasts for at least three months. Although it is not the most cold-resistant, this trumpet vine is not very susceptible to diseases.
The trumpet vine is a deciduous liana with vigorous woody climbing stems and a bushy habit that can reach 6 to 8 m in all directions. It produces, at the end of summer, large pendulous panicles made up of large trumpet-shaped flowers 10 cm in diameter, flared, and in a bright orange-red to apricot colour.
Very tolerant, the trumpet vine can withstand short frosts down to -15°C in well-drained soil and a sheltered position from winds. It should be trained due to its abundant and heavy flowering.
Campsis 'Stromboli': a hardy, moderately sized trumpet vine
Campsis radicans ‘Stromboli’ is a robust climbing plant, hardy and of moderate growth, well resistant to diseases and tolerant of moisture. It produces beautiful deciduous foliage and an abundant and early flowering. It is used to cover unsightly surfaces and in modest-sized spaces.
The Stromboli trumpet vine produces climbing roots, reaching heights of 4 m, with a spread at ripeness of 3 m. Its lobed and dentate foliage forms a splendid backdrop for its blood-red trumpet flowers, which appear in dense clusters throughout the summer.
Hardy down to -15°C, this bignonia from Virginia is very easy to grow in all regions of France, where it can remain in the ground even in winter. Thanks to its moderate growth, it can also be grown in a large pot placed in the sun.
The 'Indian Summer' bignonia: a beautiful, highly floriferous and compact bignonia.
Campsis radicans ‘Indian Summer’ is a climbing perennial plant with abundant summer flowering. Very hardy and compact yet vigorous, this Virginia trumpet vine is particularly well-suited for use as groundcover or in limited spaces (small garden, terrace, and balcony).
Equipped with climbing roots, the Indian Summer trumpet vine reaches a height of 3 m with a spread of 2 m. It flowers abundantly from late June to September, producing splendid trumpet-shaped flowers 7 to 8 cm in diameter, with a colour salmon-orange on the inside and orange-yellow on the outside.
Hardy down to -10°C, it is easy to grow in light, loose, well-drained soil, and in sunny locations. This trumpet vine can also be grown in a large container.
The 'Flamenco' bignonia: a vigorous climbing plant with splendid salmon-coloured flowers.
Of horticultural origin, the Campsis radicans ‘Flamenco’, or Virginia jasmine, is a beautiful climbing plant that is very floriferous, hardy, and capable of quickly covering a wall or facade.
Vigorous, it can grow up to 8 m high and spread 6 m wide, clinging to its support on its own thanks to its climbing roots. Also very aesthetic, this Virginia bignonia produces numerous and lovely 7 cm long trumpets in a pink to salmon colour.
Low maintenance, it is cultivated in light, loose, and well-drained soil, in a sunny position preferably sheltered from winds. A hardy variety down to -10°C, it can remain in the ground during winter, especially if its base is covered with a layer of mulch.
Campsis 'Judy': an exotic yet vigorous trumpet vine
Campsis radicans ‘Judy’ is a very hardy and fast-growing Virginia trumpet vine, which produces an abundant and particularly exotic flowering display. This vigorous climbing plant makes an excellent wall cover.
The tall stems of this Virginia jasmine reach 8 m and are relatively stiff, equipped with powerful climbing roots, and have a deciduous, finely divided foliage. In summer, this climber produces beautiful clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers measuring 7 cm long, offering a yellow-orange colour with a red centre.
Hardy to -15°C, Campsis radicans ‘Judy’ prefers fertile, deep, fresh, and well-drained soils, as well as sunny and sheltered positions from the wind. This variety also accepts being grown in a large container on a well-exposed terrace or balcony.
- Subscribe!
- Contents
Comments