Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Trumpet vine is a vigorous, woody climber, grown for its attractive, ash-like leaves and orange-red, trumpet-like flowers.
Campsis 'Indian Summer' bears apricot-coloured, trumpet-shaped flowers with deeper orange markings, in contrast to lush green leaves. Fast growing, it will quickly cover a wall or fence.
Grow Campsis 'Indian Summer' in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny spot such as against a warm, sunny wall. Prune back in late winter or early spring to control its growth.
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Campsis ‘Indian summer’ and wildlife
Campsis ‘Indian summer’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Campsis ‘Indian summer’ poisonous?
Campsis ‘Indian summer’ has no toxic effects reported.
