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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
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Perennials, and climbers many with tuberous roots. Bushy annuals.
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    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
    Tropaeolum - Care Guide
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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
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    Available Early Spring 2026
    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
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    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Ericaceous Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser
    Specially developed organic concentrated seaweed feed for ericaceous plants that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™ Ericoid.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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