Campsis × tagliabueana 'Madame Galen'
trumpet creeper 'Madame Galen'
'Madame Galen' is a large, strong-growing deciduous climber with aerial roots. Leaves pinnate, with up to 15 small leaflets. Flowers tubular, reddish-orange, with limb to 8cm in width
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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 | Orange Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Orange Red | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–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
Accepted
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 layering, hardwood cuttings or root cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Wall side borders
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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