The trumpet creeper belongs to the genus Campsis of the family Bignoniaceae. It is a climbing vine plant known for its vivid colors and strong vitality. It is often praised as the ‘king of flowers in summer’. The best viewing period is from late June to early July. In addition, the trumpet creeper is also a traditional Chinese medicinal material with the functions of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, cooling blood and expelling wind. In Suzhou classical gardens, the bright trumpet creeper grows attached to old trees, stone walls or walls, forming an ancient and lofty momentum and covering the long time of the entire summer. It is one of the flowers with the longest flowering period in summer.
