Tropaeolum ciliatum
yellow flame flower
- Perennial
- 3-9 m high
- Orange-toned flowers
- Valuable foliage plant
- Valuable foliage plant
Evergreen climber with beautiful orange flowers, fresh green leaves and also very hardy. Also dry shade. Watch out for one thing: this species produces a lot of leaves and can proliferate underground.
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 1 - 2 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 300 - 900 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | May - June |
| Flower colour | Orange, Orange brown |
| Leaf colour | Light green |
| Growth habit | Climbing |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Dry, Average, Moist |
| Soil | Pervious, Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Tropaeolum ciliatum |
|---|---|
| Genus | Tropaeolum |
| Family | Tropaeolaceae |
| Common names | EN: yellow flame flower |
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