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Tropaeolum speciosum (Flame nasturtium, Scottish flame flower)



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Tropaeolum speciosum troe-pay-OH-lum spee-see-OH-sum Common Name: Flame nasturtium, Scottish flame flower Genus: Tropaeolum
This tender perennial climber has edible, hand-shaped leaves and crimson red flowers in summer and fall which are uniquely textured. Their softly squared petals are held apart from each other at the flower's mouth and the rear tapers to long spurs. The blooms yield blue fruits. Flame nasturtium climbs up to 10 feet.
 Noteworthy characteristics: These tender perennials are native to Central and South America. Some species are bushy or trailing; they are suitable for garden edges, herb gardens, covering banks, hanging baskets, and other containers.
 Care: Grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. T. speciosum prefers a cool, shady root run.
 Propagation: Sow fresh seed in pots in a cold frame.
 Problems: Caterpillars, flea beetles, black aphids, slugs, whiteflies, viruses.
Height 6 ft. to 10 ft.
Spread 6 ft. to 10 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Fast Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Attracts Hummingbirds; Fragrant Flowers; Self Seeds; Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage; Showy Fruit; Showy Seed Heads
Bloom Time Fall; Summer
Flower Color Red Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Ground Covers, Cut Flower, Indoor Plant, Naturalizing, Screening, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point, Suitable as Annual, Trellis
Style Herb Garden, Cottage Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Perennials

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