




🧡 Spectacular bright orange trumpet flowers • 🌿 Vigorous climbing plant • 🐝 Nectar-rich — attracts butterflies and pollinators • ☀️ Full sun • 💧 Regular watering • ❄️ Hardy to -15°C • 🐾 Non-toxic
The Campsis radicans 'Indian Summer', also known as the orange trumpet vine, is a vigorous climbing plant native to North America. Its large, bright orange trumpet flowers bloom abundantly from July to September — a late and generous flowering period that extends the summer season when many other plants have already faded. Its rapid growth covers walls, pergolas, and trellises within just a few seasons. H65 cm | Pot Ø15 cm on delivery.
Hardy, non-toxic. A reliable choice among climbing plants.
Which Campsis variety should you choose?
The Campsis genus offers several flower colors:
- Campsis 'Indian Summer' (this plant) — brilliant bright orange flowers, generous July-September flowering, very vigorous growth. The most spectacular.
- Campsis 'Pink Panther' — elegant and delicate pink trumpet flowers. The most romantic.
- Campsis 'Summer Jazz Fire Trumpet' — bright red flowers, more compact growth. The most intense in color.
- Campsis 'Summer Jazz Gold Trumpet' — luminous golden yellow flowers. The brightest.
Light & location
- Ideal exposure: full sun — a warm, sheltered location for maximum flowering.
- Ideal for: south-facing walls, pergolas, fences, and trellises on balconies or terraces.
- Support: trellis, wires, or training system required — provide a sturdy support, as the plant becomes heavy over time.
- Hardiness: down to -15 °C — can remain outdoors all year round.
- Soil: rich, light, and well-drained.
The warmer and sunnier the location, the more generous the flowering. A south- or southwest-facing wall is ideal. Good seasonal care starts with spring preparation.
Watering & care
- Watering: regular — keep the substrate slightly moist without waterlogging it.
- Frequency: 2 to 3 times a week in spring and summer, reduced in winter.
- Drainage: a pot with drainage holes is essential.
- Fertilizer: flowering plant fertilizer every 2 weeks in spring and summer.
- Pruning: light pruning in late winter — Campsis flowers on new wood, and short pruning encourages abundant flowering.
Late-winter pruning is the most important task — shorten the stems to 2-3 pairs of buds to encourage generous flowering. Good care practices vary with the season, following the care calendar.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
Its large, bright orange flowers instantly create a Mediterranean, exotic atmosphere — a plant that turns an ordinary wall or pergola into a vacation setting.
- On a pergola or trellis: let it climb freely — within a few seasons, it will completely cover a pergola and create a spectacular flowering canopy from July to September.
- Pairing: combine it with a Hidcote Blue Lavender at its base for an orange and purple Mediterranean duo that bees love.
- Contrast: its bright orange flowers stand out beautifully against a white wall, rendered surface, or light-colored finish.
Its late flowering (July-September) is valuable — it takes over when many summer plants begin to fade.
Verdeia tips
- Provide a sturdy support — Campsis can reach 3 to 4 meters and become very heavy. Install a robust trellis or wires before planting.
- Prune in late winter — shorten the stems to 2-3 buds in February-March. This is the key task for generous flowering — Campsis flowers on new wood.
- Be patient during the first year — during its first season, the plant develops its roots rather than flowering abundantly. From the second year onward, the flowering is spectacular. A few simple steps are enough to prepare it, just as with all plants in winter.
Technical details
- Botanical name: Campsis radicans 'Indian Summer'
- Common names: Trumpet vine, trumpet creeper
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Origin: North America
- Height on delivery: 65 cm
- Pot diameter: 15 cm
- Mature size: 3–4 meters (climbing with support)
- Flowering: bright orange, trumpet-shaped flowers, July-September
- Exposure: full sun
- Watering: regular — slightly moist substrate
- Hardiness: down to -15 °C
- Care: easy
- Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Mediterranean / Exotic / Spectacular
- Special feature: bright orange flowering from July to September, nectar-rich, hardy to -15°C, vigorous growth up to 3-4 m
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. Flowering abundance varies depending on exposure and the plant's age.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Orders ship within 48 working hours, with tracked delivery in 2 to 5 working days via DPD. Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page. You receive a tracking link as soon as your parcel leaves.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.

