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Tropaeolum ciliatum - Yellow Flame Flower

Tropaeolum ciliatum
Yellow Flame Flower

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A hardy nasturtium that never has aphids!
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
4 m
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May
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Flowering time July to August
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Description

Tropaeolum ciliatum is a hardy and spreading bulbous nasturtium. In July and August, it produces small bright yellow flowers measuring 2 to 3cm (1in) in diameter, with beautiful foliage. It reaches a height of 2 to 4m (7 to 13ft). It is a vigorous plant that can become invasive. An excellent plant for pots on patios and balconies, in sunny exposures. And best of all, it never gets aphids!

 

Delivered as a bulb, this plant will establish itself deeply when planted and will flower after one year. A hardy plant to leave in place.

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Tropaeolum ciliatum - Yellow Flame Flower (Flowering) Flowering
Tropaeolum ciliatum - Yellow Flame Flower (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time July to August
Flower size 3 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour light green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 4 m
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Tropaeolum

Species

ciliatum

Family

Tropaeolaceae

Other common names

Yellow Flame Flower

Origin

South America

Planting and care

Delivered as a bulb, this plant will establish itself deeply upon planting and will flower after one year. This hardy plant can be left in place. Plant it in a pocket of soil and well-worked compost, in a sunny or semi-shaded location.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained, light, well-prepared.

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary

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