Campsis radicans f. flava
Virginia jasmine, Trumpet honeysuckle
Also known as Campsis radicans 'Yellow Trumpet', Campsis radicans 'Flava'
- Height × spread
- 8m × 8m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Average winter to - 10C (RHS H4)
- Flowers
- Summer, Autumn
Availability
Generally available in late Spring & Summer
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About this plant
A handsome climber that comes into its own in late summer and early autumn when it displays clusters of large trumpet flowers. These have long basal tubes with lips curled back to reveal their deep throats. They are coloured a good shade of slightly peachy yellow. This is a vigorous plant that clings on vertical surfaces with aerial roots. The leaves are pinnate, held in pairs with a terminal leaf. They are coloured rich green, somewhat shiny with impressed veins and toothy edges. It is a prime candidate for a warm south or west facing wall.
- Flower colour
- Yellow
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Autumn foliage
- Red-yellow
- Stem colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Fan
- Height
- 8m
- Spread
- 8m
- Height in 10 years
- 6m
- Spread in 10 years
- 6m
- Season of interest
- Summer, Autumn
- Flowers in
- Summer, Autumn
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Seaside garden, Exotic garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil, Drought resistant
- Hardiness
- Average winter to - 10C (RHS H4)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Wall cover, Bee attraction
- Walls
- South, West facing
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed young plants with slow release fertiliser
Spread a slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant to the edge of the foliage spread, so that it can feed the roots. It is helpful for this to be applied for several years.
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost until the plant becomes well established.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Winter
Winter - late · Planting
Prune to maintain the plant
Generally reduce the plant in size by cutting back all the spreading branches and shoots, so there are only 3 or 4 buds on each stalk.
Found in
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