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Tropaeolum speciosum (Flame Flower, Flame Nasturtium)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9000165



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Geraniales
Family: Tropaeolaceae
Genus: Tropaeolum
Species: Tropaeolum speciosum
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Climber
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • June
Flowering End edit
  • September
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Digitate
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Suitable For edit
  • Wall/Trellis
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Loamy / Medium
Soil pH edit
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Some Experience
Additional Short Notes add
  • Gets lovely, dark blue berries in autumn. Can be invasive. edit | delete
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Droopy (10087) wrote on Aug 17 2008
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This plant may be difficult to establish, but once established it behaves as it likes and spreads out with underground roots. The long, thin trailing branches are covered in red blooms, and it's perfect up against a wall or on thuja or other evergreen bushes or trees. The entire plant disappears in autumn, and pops up at the most unexpected places come spring. The dark blue berries are a lovely bonus.

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