Overview
Campsis tagliabuana 'Madame Galen' is a climbing climber in the genus Campsis, part of the Bignoniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Campsis tagliabuana 'Madame Galen' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include climbing, covering walls, fences and trellises.
About
Campsis × tagliabuana is a mid-19th-century hybrid between Campsis radicans and Campsis grandiflora. It produces trumpet-shaped, orange to red flowers up to 3 in (8 cm) long that appear in loose clusters of 6 to 12.
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About the genus
Campsis, commonly known as trumpet creeper or trumpet vine, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae, native to woodlands in China and North America. It consists of two species, both of which are vigorous deciduous perennial climbers, clinging by aerial roots, and producing large trumpet-shaped flowers in the summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Campsis
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil pH
- acidic, neutral, alkaline
- Soil moisture
- moist,dry
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- sheltered, exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Campsis tagliabuana 'Madame Galen' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- climbing, covering walls, fences, trellises
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Campsis tagliabuana 'Madame Galen'
- Cultivation
- Prefers full sun for best flowering; tolerates partial shade. Requires support to climb. Can be invasive if not controlled.
- Pruning
- Prune in late winter or early spring to control size and shape; remove dead or weak growth.
- Propagation
- Propagation by semi-hardwood cuttings or layering.
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Campsis tagliabuana 'Madame Galen'?
Prefers full sun for best flowering; tolerates partial shade. Requires support to climb. Can be invasive if not controlled.
Where is the best place to plant Campsis tagliabuana 'Madame Galen'?
Campsis tagliabuana 'Madame Galen' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered and exposed positions.
What soil does Campsis tagliabuana 'Madame Galen' need?
Campsis tagliabuana 'Madame Galen' grows best in well-drained soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist to dry.
How do I prune Campsis tagliabuana 'Madame Galen'?
Prune in late winter or early spring to control size and shape; remove dead or weak growth.
Is Campsis tagliabuana 'Madame Galen' hardy in the UK?
Campsis tagliabuana 'Madame Galen' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Campsis tagliabuana 'Madame Galen'?
Propagation by semi-hardwood cuttings or layering.