Botanical name
Tropaeolum speciosum
Other names
Flame nasturtium, Flame Indian cress, Scottish flame flower, Flame creeper, Flame flower
Genus
Tropaeolum
Species
T. speciosum – T. speciosum is an herbaceous climber with rounded leaves and long-spurred, bright scarlet flowers in summer followed by blue berries held in red sepals in autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing, Upright
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
COLOUR
Flower
Red in Summer; Red in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Summer
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Black-fly , Caterpillars , Flea beetles
General care
Pruning
In early spring, cut the dead growth down to ground level.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
Tropaeolum speciosum (Flame nasturtium) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in cool, humus-rich soil where roots are in the shade with the plant growing into the sun or partial shade. Can be grown up evergreen hedges. Can be difficult to establish if a check in growth – e.g drying out slightly.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
