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    TROPAEOLUM speciosum

    Commonly known as Flame creeper, Flame nasturtium, Scottish flame flower

     AWARD
    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.
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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
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      50-90cm (20-36in)
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Rhizomatous perennial
    • Climber
      Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • 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
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      roots and stems need to be in cool shade - plant will climb up through to the sunlight
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      3m (10ft)
      bulb/corm - guide for size not form Average Person
        50-90cm (20-36in)
       
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