TROPAEOLUM ciliatum
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TROPAEOLUM ciliatum
Commonly known as Yellow flame flower
Yellow flowers.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Once established becomes invasive and very difficult to eradicate. Will grow through tall, evergreen hedges -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Chile -
Deciduous
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Fully hardy
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingRampant climber with a dense blanket of 5-lobed, nasturtium-like leaves. Produces masses of red-veined, yellow, nasturtium-like flowers 3cm (1in) across
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TuberousTuberous perennial
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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