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TROPAEOLUM speciosum
Commonly known as Flame creeper, Flame nasturtium, Scottish flame flower
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
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Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
A mid 1840s introduction by Cornish plant hunter William Lobb (1809-1864). -
Pests & Diseases
Caterpillars, flea beetles, blackfly, slugs -
Place of origin
Chile -
Red
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
50-90cm (20-36in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
roots and stems need to be in cool shade - plant will climb up through to the sunlight -
Partial shade
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
50-90cm (20-36in)
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