Campsis radicans f. flava
yellow trumpet vine
A large, vigorous deciduous climber with strongly toothed leaflets and trumpet-shaped, deep yellow flowers to 8cm in length
Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or ³§´Ç³Ü³Ù³ó–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Campsis are fast-growing deciduous climbers clinging by aerial roots, pinnate leaves and clusters of tubular-funnel-shaped flowers in late summer or early autumn
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- USA
How to grow
Cultivation
A climber that despite its exotic-looking flowers is reasonably hardy if grown against a warm, sunny wall
Propagation
Propagate by seed, layering, hardwood cuttings or root cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Mediterranean climate plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Wall side borders
- Climber and wall shrubs
Pruning
Pruning campsis; pruning group 12 in late winter or early spring
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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