Tropaeolum speciosum
flame flower or flame creeper
Putting on a stunning display when the vermilion red flowers appear throughout the summer, this climbing perennial will...
2 litre pot
£29.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
Putting on a stunning display when the vermilion red flowers appear throughout the summer, this climbing perennial will give a tropical feel to the planting scheme. It's happiest when grown in a sunny spot, but (like a clematis), it prefers a cool and shady root run. It looks great when trained over an obelisk or arch - or simply allowed to scramble up against a wall or fence. It can even be grown through larger shrubs to offer seasonal interest.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Tropaeolum speciosum:
Make sure the climbing stems are well supported and water freely when actively growing. Cut back to the ground after all the top growth has died back in autumn before applying a generous layer of mulch around its base.
Please note:
This climber is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
