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    TROPAEOLUM
    TROPAEOLUM
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    TROPAEOLUM

    Commonly known as Canary bird creeper, Flame creeper, Nasturtium

    The familiar and edible nasturtium, the unripe seeds of which can be steeped in pickled vinegar and used as a substitute for capers, is developed from the annual climber T. majus.

    Genus of 80-90 species of hairless, climbing, trailing or bushy annuals and herbaceous perennials, many with tuberous roots, found mainly in cool, mountainous areas in Central and South America.

    T. speciosum has adapted so well to the cool. moist climate of Scotland that it bears the name of the country.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Place of origin
      Central and South America.
    • Herbaceous
      Perennials, and climbers many with tuberous roots. Bushy annuals.
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    varieties
    TROPAEOLUM ciliatum
    Yellow flame flower
    Yellow flowers.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £20.00
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    TROPAEOLUM speciosum
    Rich red small pansy-shaped flowers. Prefers to grow up through other plants with its roots in the shade and dies right back for the winter. Plants supplied will not show much top growth in the first half of the year. Please be aware of this when ordering.
     
    Seeds
    £5.00
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    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £19.50
    Available Early Spring 2027
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    TROPAEOLUM tuberosum 'Ken Aslet'
    Tuberous perennial climber with upright orange and yellow flowers
     
    2 Litre
    £19.00
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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