The climber has woody stems and climbs with the aid of aerial rootlets and forms a dense cover over structures. It has mid to dark green divided leaves and the orange-red funnel-shaped flowers appear in a terminal cluster during late summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 11 

Campsis grandiflora is naturally found in China growing in woodlands in a sunny to semi-shaded protected position. It prefers a well drained moderately fertile moist soil and is pH adaptable. It requires wind and drought protection and is light frost tolerant.

The Chinese Trumpet Creeper is grown for its flowers and is trained over a pergola, lattice or other structures in small gardens. It is suitable for coastal or low-mountain regions and establishes in 2 to 3 years. It is also used in sub-tropical gardens or in cool regions it is grown in a brightly lit conservatory. ID 935

Campsis (KĂMP-sis) grandiflora (grăn-di-FLÕ-ra)

Bignoniaceae (BIG-non-AY-see-ee)