Tropaeolum speciosum
Climbing nasturtium, Tropaeolum speciosum, is a choice climbing vine with dainty stems and delicate, clover-like leaves that erupts into masses of bright red flowers in summer.
Description:
Known as flame flower or flame or climbing nasturtium, Tropaeolum speciosum is a choice climbing vine with dainty stems and delicate, clover-like leaves that erupts into masses of bright red flowers in summer. The flowers are followed by incredible sapphire blue berries with red sepals in fall. Great for climbing into shrubs or hedges. Full to part shade in moist, well-drained soil. Native to Chile where it is known as coralito, quintralito, or voqui. Photo: Wikipedia.
Common Name: Climbing Nasturtium
Family: Tropaeolaceae (The Nasturtium Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-11
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 6-10'
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Vine
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award: AGM
Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - Central and South America
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