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Campsis indian Summer / 15Cm
Campsis 'Indian Summer'
Confirmed format: 15cm Pot
Plant Highlights: Large trumpet-shaped apricot-orange flowers • Long flowering season from July to September • Vigorous self-clinging climber with aerial roots • Ideal for sunny walls, pergolas and trellises • Attracts bees and other pollinating insects
Overview
Campsis 'Indian Summer' is a striking deciduous climber that produces an abundance of large, trumpet-shaped flowers in rich apricot-orange tones from mid to late summer, often continuing into early autumn. The vivid blooms stand out against fresh green foliage, bringing bold colour to the garden when many other climbers have finished flowering. Its vigorous growth makes it an excellent choice for covering sunny walls, fences, pergolas and other substantial supports. As it matures, it develops a strong framework that provides impressive seasonal coverage while creating a tropical look in both contemporary and cottage-style gardens.
Why We Love It
Large trumpet-shaped flowers provide vibrant late-season colour over an extended period from summer into autumn. Once established, it quickly covers walls, pergolas and sturdy trellises with fresh green foliage that creates a dramatic focal point in sunny, sheltered gardens.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Campsis 'Indian Summer' |
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| Common Name | Trumpet Vine |
| Plant Type | Deciduous climber |
| Position | Full sun in a sheltered position |
| Soil | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Flower Colour | Apricot-orange |
| Flowering Period | Mainly July to September |
| Foliage | Green, deciduous |
| Mature Height | Approximately 4–8m with support |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 2–4m |
| Growth Habit | Vigorous self-clinging climber with aerial roots |
| Hardiness | RHS H4 (−10°C to −5°C). Requires well-drained soil and a warm, sheltered position. |
Growing Guide
| Position | Choose a warm, sheltered position in full sun to encourage the best flowering. Plant against a sunny wall or provide a strong pergola or fence where the climber has room to develop. |
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| Watering | Water regularly while establishing and during prolonged dry spells. Container-grown plants should be checked more frequently in warm weather, ensuring excess water drains away freely. |
| Soil | Grow in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Good drainage is especially important in heavier Irish soils to keep roots healthy through wet winters. |
| Pruning | Prune in late winter or early spring by shortening the previous season's side shoots to maintain a tidy framework and encourage strong flowering growth. Remove weak or overcrowded stems as required. |
| Wildlife Friendly | The nectar-rich, tubular flowers can attract bees and other pollinating insects during the flowering season. |
Perfect For
- Sunny walls
- Pergolas and arches
- Large trellises
- Courtyard gardens
- Creating vertical colour and screening
Good to Know
- Campsis flowers best once it has become well established.
- A warm, sunny position and a little patience in the early years are rewarded with an increasingly impressive floral display as the plant matures.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 15cm Pot |
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| Please Note | Images show representative mature plants and are intended as a guide. Plants are living products and naturally vary in size, shape and seasonal stage. |
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