About
Eccremocarpus scaber, the Chilean glory flower, is a vigorous, slender, evergreen climber that can be grown as an annual in cooler climates. Clinging by tendrils, it produces feather-like, pinnate leaves and terminal racemes of tubular, orange-red, 2.5 cm flowers from late spring to autumn. A prolific and colourful climber for a warm, sheltered, sunny wall or fence.
About the genus
Eccremocarpus are climbing perennials, evergreen in mild climates, with pinnately divided leaves and terminal racemes of tubular, orange, red or yellow flowers from late spring to autumn. Fast-growing and floriferous, they are popular annual or tender perennial climbers for sunny, sheltered positions.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial, Climber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitClimbing
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens
Native toChile, Argentina, Peru
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in a well-drained, peat-free, loam-based compost in full light. When in growth water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser once a month. Water sparingly in winter. Outdoors grow in a fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, provide support and shelter from frost
PruningPruning group 11 in early spring
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in early spring at a temperature of 13-16°C or take tip cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly when grown under glass
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free