Trumpet Creeper 'Guilfoylei'

Campsis x tagliabuana 'Guilfoylei' is a spectacular, vigorous deciduous climber that brings a Mediterranean feel to the UK garden. It produces clusters of large, trumpet-shaped flowers in a vibrant orange-red from late summer into autumn. This hybrid is generally more floriferous and slightly more compact than its parent species, radicans, though it still requires significant space and a very sturdy support system. It is a self-clinging climber using aerial roots, but it usually benefits from additional tying-in to wires, especially in its youth. To flower well in the UK, it must be planted in the sunniest, most sheltered spot available, ideally against a warm south-facing wall, as the wood needs high temperatures to ripen and set buds. It is hardy to H4, which is sufficient for most of the UK if protected from the coldest winds. Prune hard in late winter to maintain control and encourage new flowering growth.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Any well-drained soil.

Hardiness: H4 — down to −10°C.

Flowering: Aug, Sep, Oct.