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Tropaeolum majus 'Forest Flame'

Also Known As

  • Forest Flame Nasturtium

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 6"-18"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Tropaeolum majus 'Forest Flame' plant details

Tropaeolum majus 'Forest Flame' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tropaeolum majus 'Forest Flame'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: tropaeolaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tropaeolum majus 'Forest Flame'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A variegated leaved selection with classically formed blossoms that look as if they could have come straight from the pages of a lithographed Victorian seed catalog. Wonderful for baskets or spilling over a retaining wall.

Gardening facts about Tropaeolum majus 'Forest Flame' plant

How to Grow Tropaeolum majus 'Forest Flame'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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