Planting and caring for Kampsis in open ground, reproduction and cultivation

Campsis is a vine-like plant with bright, red-orange flower stalks. The culture blooms all summer and takes root in the climatic conditions of the CIS countries. Planting Kampsis and further caring for it does not involve any particular difficulties. Even a novice summer resident can cope with the procedures, if you take into account all the nuances given below.

What is culture

Campsis liana, or “tekoma”, is a fast-growing crop. The shoots are supported on a support, reaching 15 meters in height and 5 cm in width. The flowers are reddish or orange, shaped like gramophones. The plant will decorate any garden. Pollen occurs in June-July and lasts until the first frost. Campsis grow safely in the middle zone, but in the North they are rarely cultivated.

Types of Kampsis

There are many varieties of Campsis vine. Each of them differs in flower color and size. The principles of planting and care are usually the same.

Rooting

The rooting vine is native to North America. From there the culture was brought to Europe, where it has been widely grown in private gardens, parks, and public gardens as a decorative element since the 17th century. The vigorous vine has pointed, serrated leaves. The species blooms luxuriantly with large tubular orange-red inflorescences. The plant is supported on trellises by aerial roots.

Large-flowered Campsis

The variety originally developed in Japan and China. There she is in great demand. The culture is large-flowered, more thermophilic and less resistant to adverse weather conditions, diseases, and harmful insects, compared to the rooted species. The liana is also called “Chinese” and is almost never found in the countries of the former USSR. It is cultivated as an ornamental flower in India, Vietnam, Pakistan, Taiwan and other countries of Southeast Asia.

Hybrid Kampsis

The variety is a shrub with spreading bushes. The leaves contain from 7 to 11 leaves. The color of the buds is similar to the large-flowered species. The hybrid liana has average frost resistance and has been cultivated since 1883.

Golden

The golden variety of Kampsis is famous for its large yellowish buds, up to 10 cm in diameter. The shoots and leaves are rich green and strong. The variety exhibits average resistance to frost, diseases and beetles. This is one of the forms of the rooted species.

Early Kampsis

This is a subspecies of the rooting vine Campsis, which blooms earlier than other varieties. The panicles are orange-red, small, up to 5 cm in diameter.

Dark purple

The color of the flowers of this variety fully corresponds to the name. The buds, due to their shade, merge with the foliage. The subspecies is widely used in landscape design as a basic element.

Thunberg

The flowers of Campsis Thunberg are bright orange and medium in size. The variety was obtained by crossing a rooting and large-flowered vine. The frost resistance of the subspecies is average.

Morning freshness

The vine variety is distinguished by the largest flowers. They are orange, with a yellow center and reddish veins on the petals. Campsis is similar to Thunberg's subspecies.

Magnificent Kampsis

The Kampsis liana variety is famous for its bright apricot-colored flowers. Their size is average, approximately 5 cm in diameter. The variety is similar to the two subspecies above.

Flamenco

Campsis Flamenco flowers are orange, standard color, with an elongated tube. The petals are oval in shape. The size of the inflorescences is large, up to 10 cm in diameter.

Golden autumn

The variety blooms with yellow-orange flowers. There is a dark color in the middle. The inflorescences resemble autumn leaves, which is how they got their name.

Flava

Campsis variety Flava is famous for its large sandy-yellow flowers. Their diameter is about 10 cm.

Chinese

The Chinese variety does not have aerial roots; it is attached to the support due to its shoots. The plant is short, there are few leaves on the blade. Peduncles are large, orange in color. Chinese campsis does not withstand severe frosts like its rooted relative, but it looks more romantic.

Planting Kampsis

Campsis liana should be planted in accordance with agrotechnical standards. It is important to choose the right place, timing, prepare the soil and planting material. If planted correctly, the plant will take root and bloom steadily.

Selecting a location

The culture prefers well-lit places where there are no drafts. It takes root quite well in partial shade, but the pollen will not be as intense.

The choice of location depends on the climatic conditions in the region and the territorial features of the site.

1. In plots where the earth warms up slowly with the arrival of spring, precipitation is uniform and plentiful, areas with a slope to the south, southwest or southeast are allocated for planting vines.
2. In the area localized in the lower parts of the relief, Kampsis suffer from cold night fogs. Lianas are sometimes affected by fungi, leading to their death.
3. In the South, where summer precipitation is uneven or low, choose places on the plains.

It is not advisable to plant a vine next to residential windows. Campsis attracts bees, wasps, and hornets due to the fact that the flowers produce a lot of nectar. You should not plant the vine near the walls of houses, brick or stone fences. As it grows, it puts down powerful roots that can damage structures.

What should the earth be like?

Campsis liana prefers to grow in fertile, loose soil with a slightly acidic reaction.Poor and dry soil does not give the crop the required strength for full growth.

Planting Kampsis in the garden

In early April, after the risks of night frosts have been leveled, the germinated seedlings are ready to be transplanted into the garden. Campsis should be planted in holes made in advance in the fall with a depth and diameter of 50 cm.

1. When preparing the hole, the top layer of soil is mixed with 0.5 kg of mineral matter and 5 kg of compost. This combination is poured onto the bottom. The rhizome, previously straightened, is placed there. Piece by piece, pour the remaining soil mixture into the hole, lightly compacting the soil.
2. Take 1 bucket of settled water to water the planted plant. When it is absorbed into the soil, sprinkle the surface with a layer of mulch. You can use peat or compost.
3. The plant needs support; take a 1.5 meter stick. When it is dug in, the seedling is tied up.
4. To prevent the vine from growing too much, slate or metal sheets are dug around the tree trunk area. They are buried to 0.8 meters.

Campsis does not need to be fertilized, but when fertilizer is added to the soil, it will bloom even more abundantly, more luxuriantly, and longer.

Care

The basic requirements for caring for a vine include timely loosening of the soil, removal of weeds, pruning and fertilizing. It is important to carry out preventive treatment against harmful bugs and diseases.

Watering

The vine should be irrigated 1-2 times a week with settled water. It is important to prevent moisture stagnation in the root system.

Frost resistance

Campsis liana has moderate resistance to winter and can withstand temperatures down to -20 degrees. It tolerates dust and gas pollution well.

Feeding Kampsis

You can add nitrogen-phosphorus compounds to stimulate pollen.During the season, 1-2 fertilizing is done, after preliminary loosening of the soil.

Campsis circumcision

The liana grows quickly and needs growth regulation by pruning. It is carried out in the fall, once a year, at the end of the growing season or in the spring before the buds swell.

1. From a young thicket, all branches are cut off, except for well-formed specimens. It is necessary to use disinfected pruning shears.
2. As they grow, tie growing shoots to a supporting structure, directing them in the required direction.
3. Carry out the manipulation for 3-4 years in a row until the vine trunk grows to the desired size.

Using pruners, you can create the desired shapes of vines and green hedges.

Preparing for winter

Campsis needs shelter before wintering in regions where the air temperature drops below -20 in winter. The plant is removed from its support and covered with hay or dry leaves. Burlap and polyethylene are placed on top to protect against wet snow. Lianas growing on elevated structures are covered with sand, spruce branches, and covered on top in the same way.

Supports

It is advisable to choose removable, folding trellises. This will simplify the procedure of covering for the winter. You can build a metal frame from wire.

Campsis breeding

The liana is propagated by layering, seeds, and root shoots. They also resort to planting woody or green cuttings.

Seeds

The seeds are planted in the spring and collected during the ripening period. Specimens overwinter well, but in a warm room with an air temperature of +25. In March, the seeds are planted in boxes with loose soil, which is periodically moistened. The planting depth should be approximately 0.5 cm. The first shoots appear within a month. They are transplanted into the garden when 6 leaves appear.This method is rarely practiced, since pollen occurs after 7 years.

By layering

In spring, a stem growing close to the ground is selected. It is bent to the ground and fixed in this position. Throughout the growing season, it is important to ensure that the soil around the cuttings is always loose and moist. In the spring of next year, the rooted specimen is separated and planted in the garden. If you propagate the vine in this way, it will grow and develop quickly.

Cuttings

Green petioles are prepared in June or July; only the middle part of the stem is taken. All leaves are removed from it, except for the top 3 pieces, which are shortened by 2/3. The bed is made in a dark place, the cutting is placed there at a slope of 45 degrees. Water the planted specimens and mulch the surface of the rows.

Dividing the bush

When dividing bushes, several healthy parts are taken. They are transplanted to a new place in the same way as cuttings.

Root growth

You should dig up a vine shoot with part of the root and plant it in the garden. The event is held in the first month of spring or after October 20.

Harmful bugs and diseases

Campsis is rarely attacked by harmful bugs and diseases. Sometimes it is attacked by aphids, which grow in buds and leaves. They get rid of it with vodka, spraying it from a spray bottle. You can water the plant with a shower, washing away the aphids with a stream of water.

Use in garden decoration

Campsis is widely used to decorate arches, gates, roofs of summer gazebos, and garages. Depending on the variety, bright flowers create the atmosphere of a fairy garden on the site. When decorating roofs with campsis, it is worth considering that caring for the plant will become more difficult.

Regional features

In regions of Russia, Kampsis liana usually takes root without problems.Gardeners identify several regional characteristics that are important to consider before planting.

Moscow region

With proper care and shelter for the winter, the vine will live for decades. The Moscow region is considered an ideal place for its breeding.

Ural

Cold winters prevail in the Urals; air temperatures often drop below -40. This is an unfavorable region for growing vines. It is better to plant it in a winter garden or greenhouse. It is unlikely to take root on the street.

Mid latitudes

The crop will bloom profusely if properly cared for. During prolonged frosts of -25 or more, it is worth covering the plant. If this is not done, the bush will not bloom, will lose its immunity or freeze.

Possible reasons for the absence of pollen

The liana may not form inflorescences due to planting seeds. In this case, pollen will appear in 5 years. When cuttings, buds will form after 3 years. Drafts and sudden spring cold snaps are also considered to be the culprits for their absence. When a vine is attacked by diseases, beetles, and flowering also suffers.

Reviews

Below are responses from gardeners growing Kampsis.

Oksana Savelyeva, 35 years old, Kyiv.

Hello! More than 5 years ago I planted Kampsis “Golden Autumn” at the dacha. Flowering was observed after 3 years. The site has become more presentable; caring for the plant does not bother me.

Pavel Ponomarenko, 50 years old, Moscow.

Greetings! I grow Campsis vine on the roof of the garage. The shoots have grown, and now the entire structure is covered with them. In the summer there is beauty at the dacha, the flowers are bright orange, I chose the Flamenco variety.

Alexey Movchan, 60 years old, Dnepr.

Hello! Liana Thunberga has been growing at my dacha since the spring of 2007. The pollen is abundant every year and lasts all summer. Flowers of incredible beauty. The plant was attacked by aphids, but was successfully overcome with alcohol.