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    Tropaeolum speciosum

    Also Known As

    • Flame Nasturtsium

    Plant type

    vine

    size

    • H: 6'-15'
    • W: 6'-20'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Tropaeolum speciosum plant details

    Tropaeolum speciosum is a broadleaf deciduous vine with green foliage. In fall red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tropaeolum speciosum

    Plant type: vine
    Plant family: tropaeolaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 20 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tropaeolum speciosum

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is the perennial red flowered Tropaeolum (Nasturtium) that everyone remembers from Heronswood. You all wore us down asking for it so we have relented and made some so here you go. We do listen and eventually respond. Vining with red flowers and blue seeds.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Vibrant red flowers on twining stems to 15'. Prefers a location with cooler soil and out of hot unrelenting sun. Can be slow to establish.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Tropaeolum speciosum plant

    How to Grow Tropaeolum speciosum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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