Tropaeolum tricolor
CHILEAN NASTURTIUM
Tropaeolaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous scrambling climber

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Origins: South America

Other Botanical Names: Chymocarpus jarrattii, Tropaeolum coccineum, T. elegans, T. incrassatum, T. subincrassatum, Trophaeum elegans, T. incrassatum

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Tropaeolum tricolor
CHILEAN NASTURTIUM
Tropaeolaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: deciduous scrambling climber

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: orange, purple, yellow & red

Flowering Time: early spring to early summer, early winter to late winter


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: window box, hanging basket, groundcovers, spillover

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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