Re: Campsis grandiflora

I grow Campsis grfl (and several others) here in the Languedoc where our summers are hotter & drier (esp this year) than yours and our winters probably colder. I would go for the south facing fence; Campsis have extensive & deep roots and I think it would be unnecessarily restricted in a pot. Maybe fleece it the first winter, and perhaps (depending on your soil) improve the drainage. Do contact me directly if you have further questions. 

Gill Pound
Nr Carcassonne
S France
----- Original Message ----- From: "Caroline Drummond" <caroline.drummond@tiscali.co.uk> 
To: <medit-plants@ucdavis.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 2:12 AM
Subject: Campsis grandiflora
Hi, I am new to this group. I am attempting to create a Mediterranean-style 
garden in Crawley, West Sussex, near Gatwick Airport, South-East England.
My first question is about where to plant my new Campsis grandiflora. I have a south-facing pergola between my kitchen and conservatory, but the Campsis 
would need to go in a big pot for this situation. Do Campsis do well in
pots? The alternative would be a south-facing fence, where I could plant it in the ground, but this site might not be so well protected from cold winds 
and frost. Any thoughts?


Thanks,

Caroline
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