Tropaeolum speciosum

Flame creeper, Flame nasturtium

Hardy Perennial

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An eruption of fiery red flowers will set walls and fences ablaze with exotic blooms throughout summer. Set against a backdrop of attractive foliage, the spurred flowers are followed by spherical blue fruits. This frost hardy climber is ideal for romping through evergreen shrubs or scrambling over walls. An unusual and sought after plant! Height and spread: 3m (10').

Plant Size Height Up to 300cm (119in)
Spread Up to 300cm (118in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Perennial

Ideal For conservatoryexotic gardengreenhousepatiowalls and fences

Position In sun or semi shade

Flowering Months

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Codes
1 Bare Root Plant (V17785)
2 Bare Root Plants (V17786P)

Grow Tropaeolum speciosum against a sheltered wall in sun or semi shade. Plant in non-alkaline, fertile, moist soil with the roots shaded from the heat of the sun in summer. Prior to planting, add plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost to the soil. Be sure to provide the twining stems with an appropriate support, such as trellis or wires attached to the wall and fences. Alternatively grow Flame Creeper plants in a conservatory or greenhouse, or in patio containers in loam based compost such as John Innes No.2.

Feed and water regularly until fully established. In autumn when the stems yellow and die back, remove old foliage and apply a mulch of well rotted manure or compost to the base of the plant for winter protection. Container grown plants can be moved into a cool bright greenhouse for the winter in particularly cold areas.

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