About

Campsis x tagliabueana Indian Summer ('Kudian' PBR) is a deciduous vine featuring dark green foliage comprised of 7 to 9 leaflets. During summer and autumn, it produces trumpet-shaped flowers that are yellowish orange with distinct orange-red throats. This cultivar is more compact than its parent species, making it suitable for cultivation against a sunny wall.

About the genus

Campsis are vigorous, deciduous vines that attach themselves using aerial roots. They feature pinnate leaves and produce clusters of tubular, funnel-shaped blossoms during late summer or early autumn.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil type
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect
South-facing, West-facing
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness
H4

Plant details

Plant type
Climber Wall Shrub
Habit
Climbing
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
4-8 metres
Spread
2.5-4 metres
Time to full height
5-10 years
Suggested uses
Mediterranean climate plants

Care notes

Cultivation
Best when planted against a sheltered, sunny wall. May benefit from some support until established, either against a trellis or tied to wires. See campsis cultivation
Pruning
Pruning groupw 12. Pruning best done in February or March for specimens which are too large or tangled
Propagation
Propagate by hardwood cuttings, layering, root cuttings or seed
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to honey fungus