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Campsis rooting is one of the best climbing plants for vertical gardening. It has a very fast growth rate and great height. The flowers are brightly colored: from rich yellow to crimson and dark purple. When grown in the middle zone, the plant needs additional shelter for the winter.
Description of rooting Kampsis
Campsis radicans is a perennial herbaceous plant from the Bignoniaceae family. It is a flowering vine 5–7 m long with aerial roots appearing on the stem. They have special suction cups that cling to supports and shoots of other trees or shrubs. The plant takes root at several points, which is how it got its name. Flower growers also often call Kampsis rooting tekoma or tykoma, less often - bignonia.
A vine with a woody layer, durable, grows well in a vertical direction. The leaves are of a complex type with a serrated edge, bright green, and look very beautiful.On each shoot, 7–11 odd-pinnate leaf blades are formed. The flowers are tubular in shape, orange, red and coral. Their length is 7 cm, width – 3 cm.
Under natural conditions, Kampsis rooting is found in the central part of the United States. From there it was brought to the countries of Western Europe, after which it came to Russia. The plant is characterized by moderate winter hardiness - it can withstand frosts down to -25°C. This allows it to be grown not only in the south, but also in the regions of the middle zone.
Flowering of the rooting campsis is continuous, lasting from June to September inclusive
The best varieties
Campsis forms the genus of the same name (Campsis), which includes 3 species, including a rooting one. Several ornamental varieties have also been developed. They differ in flower color, winter hardiness and other characteristics.
Flava
Campsis radicans Flava produces flowers of bright yellow and orange color, the length of which reaches 12 cm. The liana grows up to 3 m. It can be placed both in the sun and in partial shade. Winter hardiness is average - it takes root only in the southern regions of Russia.
Campsis rooting Flava blooms from July to September
Flamenco
The Flamenco variety is a very beautiful plant with crimson and scarlet flowers. The length of the vine is 3–5 m. The winter hardiness of the crop is average. Inflorescences of Campsis Flamenco (pictured) appear in early July. Their length is 12 cm. Flowering of rooting campsis occurs continuously.
Flamenco inflorescences of crimson color contrast favorably against the background of rich greenery
Judy
Judy is a rooting variety of Campsis with interesting flowers.The petals are bright yellow, the core is light brown. Feature of the crop: the vine grows up to 10 m. Therefore, it can be used to decorate even the tallest structures, for example, a fence or a two-story house.
Young Campsis Judy's shoots may freeze in winter, but they recover well in spring
Atropurpurea (dark purple)
The Campsis variety Atropurpurea produces dark red flowers with a pinkish tint. The muted colors do not immediately catch the eye. The plant is used to create hedges and decorate walls.
The crimson flowers of Atropurpurea look good against the background of green leaves
Gabor
Gabor is another vigorous variety of rooting campsis. The liana grows up to 8–10 m and quickly gains green mass. Campsis rooting Gabor produces the first flowers in the second season. The color is rich crimson, sometimes a lighter coral shade.
The Gabor variety produces flowers from mid-summer to September
Indian summer
Indian Summer is a fast-growing vine with bright peach-yellow flowers. This variety of Kampsis rooting (pictured) has a bright orange core of flowers, and the leaves are closer to dark green.
Attractive flowers of the Indian summer variety can revive even abandoned places in the garden.
Application in landscape design
The culture is used to decorate any vertical structures and buildings.
Rooting campsis weaves well along the walls of the house, arches, gazebos, fences, pergolas
The plant is ideal for creating a hedge.
Rooting campsis, planted along the fence, creates the illusion of a solid wall
The aerial roots of the plant produce a sticky liquid that can ruin the paint on the support.
Reproduction methods
Rooting campsis is easy to propagate by vegetative methods: cuttings, root shoots, layering. The methods are equally effective, so you can use any of them.
When cutting at the beginning of summer, shoots with three leaves (without buds) are cut. Each leaf blade is shortened by half. An oblique lower cut is made on the cutting and planted at an angle of 45 degrees in a moistened mixture of peat and sand (1:1). Grow until the end of summer, then transplant to a permanent place and mulch with foliage.
Root shoots are formed in the trunk circle. When digging up the soil, the rhizomes are inevitably damaged, causing new shoots to appear. The shoots are transplanted to a new location in early spring or late autumn.
The layering method is as follows: in April, a strong, semi-lignified stem of the campsis is pressed to the surface and sprinkled with soil. For reliability, they are fixed with a hairpin or wooden stakes.
After a year, rooted Kampsis cuttings are carefully cut off from the mother bush and the sections are treated with charcoal powder
Young specimens are transferred to a permanent place and watered abundantly.
Also, seedlings of Kampsis rooting can be grown from seeds. They are sown for seedlings in the first half of May. Planting material does not require preliminary stratification. Campsis rooting seeds can be stored under normal conditions. They are planted in fertile, loose soil at a shallow depth (5 mm). The soil mixture can be made up of the surface layer of soil, humus and peat in a ratio of 2:1:1.
The container (general container or box) is covered with film and sent to a warm place (temperature +25 °C). Ventilate and moisten periodically. After five leaves appear, seedlings of rooting campsis are planted and then complex mineral fertilizer is applied. They are planted in the ground in the second half of May.
Plants obtained from seeds may not inherit varietal characteristics. Therefore, it is recommended to propagate the crop vegetatively.
Planting and care
Even an amateur gardener can cope with planting and caring for rooted Campsis Flamenco and other varieties. The plant is unpretentious, quickly gains green mass, and actively occupies space. In order for the flowering to be lush and long-lasting, you must follow the basic rules of care.
Recommended timing
In the south, rooting Kampsis can be planted as early as early May. In the middle zone it is better to wait until the second half of the month. Young seedlings may suffer from return frosts, so you need to check the weather forecast. As a last resort, planting is done closer to the beginning of June.
Site selection and preparation
Most varieties of rooting campsis prefer sunny areas or light partial shade. You can choose either one or the other option. It is advisable to plant the plant on the south or south-east side of the garden (this is especially important when decorating the walls of a house) so that the flowering is abundant. The soil should be loose and fertile. Sandy or loamy soil is suitable for rooting Kampsis. Lowlands with stagnant moisture should be excluded.
Rooting campsis needs good lighting, so it is recommended to place it in open areas
Since Kampsis is planted in the second half of May, site preparation begins in the fall. It needs to be cleaned and dug up, and fertilizers applied. Humus or compost is suitable - 3–5 kg per 1 m2. You can use complex mineral fertilizer - 30–40 g per 1 m2. If the soil is clayey, 500–700 g of sand or sawdust is embedded into it for the same area.
It is better to place the culture away from windows and open seating areas.
Landing algorithm
The planting hole can be prepared in the fall or 2-3 weeks in advance. If you place a rooting campsis near a house or other building, you need to retreat at least 50 cm from it.
Dig a hole with a diameter of 50 cm, the depth can be 45–55 cm. Place the seedling and straighten the roots. Sprinkle with light, fertile soil with peat and humus. Tamp down a little and water. Lay a layer of mulch.
A drainage layer consisting of expanded clay, pebbles, and small stones is laid at the bottom of the planting pit.
Watering and fertilizing schedule
Rooting campsis requires even and regular watering. If it rains, additional moisture is not needed. When drought occurs, water should be given at least twice a week. The surface layer of soil should always remain slightly moist.
If the soil was fertilized before planting, there is no need to feed the plant in the first year. Starting from the third season, fertilizers are applied monthly (from April to August inclusive). It is optimal to use complex mineral supplements. In July and August, only superphosphates and potassium salt can be given, and nitrogen compounds should be excluded.
The shelter will protect the roots from night frosts and prevent the active growth of weeds.
Monthly fertilizing ensures lush and long-lasting flowering of rooted campsis
Trimming and shaping
The culture grows very well, so it needs periodic pruning. The liana is rejuvenated every 5 years by shortening all the stems. The standard is formed already from the first season. In spring and summer, all branches in the lower part are removed (up to a height of 70–100 cm). The main shoot is tied to a support, and when the stem is finally fixed, it can be removed.
Preparing for winter
In the Krasnodar Territory, regions of the North Caucasus and other southern regions, rooting Kampsis does not need special preparation for winter. The roots are mulched and the plant is well watered.
In other regions, when preparing for winter, shoots of Kampsis rooting are removed from their support, carefully placed on the soil and sprinkled with leaves, straw, and sawdust. Then covered with agrofibre or spruce branches. Many gardeners install removable supports that can be easily folded with the plant.
Pests and diseases
Campsis rooting rarely suffers from disease. But if you water it too often, it may suffer from root rot. In this case, you need to remove the mulch and thoroughly loosen the soil.
Of the insects, Campsis is often parasitized by aphids, the appearance of which can be provoked by hot weather and an excess of nitrogen fertilizers.To combat it, the vine is treated with a solution of soap with ash, an infusion of garlic, onion peels or mustard powder. You can also use insecticides: “Green Soap”, “Biotlin”, “Aktara”, “Konfidor”, “Fitoverm” and others.
Conclusion
Rooting campsis is one of the best vines, suitable not only for the southern regions, but also for the middle zone. It is enough for the plant to provide timely feeding and winter shelter. A long vine with numerous bright flowers does not need any additions. It decorates gazebos, fences, pergolas and other vertical structures.
