Campsis tagliabuana
Campsis tagliabuana · Bignoniaceae
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The gardener's calendar
Campsis tagliabuana is in full bloom: enjoy it, watch watering in hot weather and let spent flowers feed pollinators before pruning.
ID card
- Scientific name
- Campsis tagliabuana
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Plant type
- Woody climbing vine
- Flowering
- July to September
- Flowers
- Orange-red trumpet flowers
- Mature size
- Up to 5 meters
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Hardiness
- Down to -15 °C
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Expert tips
The key tip
Campsis tagliabuana is less vigorous than C. grandiflora but requires the same type of support and post-flowering pruning.
The common mistake
Forgetting that without structural pruning, it becomes a tangled mass of stems with no flowers.
The pro's trick
Pinch young shoots in June if you want more branching and more generous flowering in July.
Care
Exposure
Tagliabuana trumpet vine demands full sun to flower generously. Install it against a south or west-facing wall or pergola. Avoid overly shaded areas that would significantly reduce flowering.
Watering
Water regularly during the first year after planting to encourage rooting. Once established, the plant has moderate water needs. During hot and dry periods, water once or twice weekly; reduce watering in autumn and winter.
Soil
Prefer rich, well-draining, fertile soil. Trumpet vine accepts ordinary soil but fears waterlogging. Improve the soil at planting time with compost or potting soil.
Pruning and training
Prune after flowering (September-October) to remove dead or poorly placed shoots and control growth. Regularly tie stems to supports as the plant develops. A light spring pruning removes frost-damaged parts.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced fertilizer in spring and early summer to support growth and flowering. An annual application of compost at soil surface is generally sufficient for an established plant.
Pests and diseases
Tagliabuana trumpet vine is generally robust. Watch for spider mites in very dry climates. Excellent drainage prevents root rot. Regularly clean foliage to improve air circulation.
Did you know?
Tagliabuana trumpet vine is a horticultural hybrid obtained from crossing two American species, creating a particularly vigorous and floriferous plant. Its orange-red trumpet flowers attract bees and butterflies, particularly sphinx moths, making it an excellent ally for garden pollinators. Its name 'tagliabuana' pays tribute to the Italian nursery family that developed it.
Where to buy it
Best planted in autumn so the roots settle in before summer, or in early spring once the frost has passed. Pick a plant with healthy foliage and roots that are not exposed. Best time: March, October, November.
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