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.

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

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Foliage Colour:  Green

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Vine

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Soil Moisture:  Average, Moist

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Fragrance:  No

Berries:  Blue

Benefits:  Hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

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Award:  AGM

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