Trumpet Creeper 'Madame Galen' is a vigorous hybrid vine that marries the best traits of American and Chinese trumpet vines, producing spectacular orange-red to red trumpet-shaped flowers throughout summer. This woody climber grows 15 to 25 feet tall and clings to sturdy structures via aerial rootlets, reaching mature dimensions of 15 to 25 feet high and 6 to 12 feet wide. Hardy in zones 4 through 9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and handles drought, clay soil, and deer pressure with ease, while hummingbirds visit the showy blooms from July through August.
Partial Sun
Moderate
4-9
300in H x 144in W
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The flowers arrive in loose, drooping clusters and stretch to 3 inches long, creating a cascade of color that hummingbirds cannot resist. Unlike many ornamental vines that demand constant tending, Trumpet Creeper 'Madame Galen' actually thrives on neglect once established, tolerating poor soils, drought, and clay with genuine vigor. The real challenge isn't coaxing it to grow; it's keeping this vigorous woody vine from dominating the structures it climbs.
Trumpet Creeper 'Madame Galen' serves as a living screen and vertical accent on sturdy pergolas, arbors, fences, and walls where its heavy woody growth can be properly supported. Gardeners naturalize it across landscapes where it quickly clothes structures in shiny green foliage punctuated by brilliant summer blooms. Its flowers are particularly valued as a hummingbird magnet, making it an excellent choice for wildlife gardens where attracting pollinators is a priority.
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Early spring pruning is recommended and will not affect summer flowering since blooms develop on new growth. Regular pruning throughout the growing season helps control the vine's vigorous habit and prevents it from becoming invasive. Focus pruning on removing wayward shoots that grow beyond your intended coverage area and on thinning crowded foliage to maintain air circulation.
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“Campsis × tagliabuana 'Madame Galen' represents a deliberate hybrid cross between two species: C. radicans, the American trumpet vine native to the southeastern United States, and C. grandiflora, the Chinese trumpet vine. This cross was bred to combine the hardiness and vigor of the American species with the showier flowers of the Chinese form, resulting in a plant that performs reliably across a wider range of climates than either parent alone. The hybrid demonstrates the value of thoughtful plant breeding in extending a beloved ornamental's range and improving its ornamental qualities for gardeners in cooler regions.”