Friday, August 29, 2014

Campsis grandiflora- Chinese Trumpet Creeper- Orange trumpets

Campsis grandiflora


  • Botanical name is Campsis grandiflora (means big flower). Common name is Chinese Trumpet Creeper and Trumpet Vine. It is a common site in Lahore. (USA hardiness Zone 6a- 10b). Belongs to Bignoniaceae family. 

Can grow up to 30 feet tall. Photo by Rashad.

Grows under sun and Partial shade. 
Photo by Rashad.

Attractive to birds, bees & butterflies. 
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Bloom apricot orange. Plant for trellises. 
Photo by Rashad.

Blooms late spring to fall season. 
Photo by Rashad.

Trumpet shaped flowers in clusters. 
Photo by Rashad.

Deciduous. Needs average water. 
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Leaves. Garden landscape. Jinnah Garden.
Photo by Rashad.

  • Enjoy viewing pictures and reading, dear readers!

1 comment:

  1. Great post on the Campsis grandiflora, also known as the Chinese Trumpet Creeper or Trumpet Vine! I’ve always been fascinated by how these beautiful plants can grow so tall and attract such a variety of pollinators. For those interested in adding more of these stunning blooms to their garden, I found this useful guide on how to propagate trumpet vine which offers some excellent tips. The vibrant orange trumpet-shaped flowers really can enhance any garden landscape. Thanks for sharing this information!

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