About
A compact, annual or perennial, climbing vine to about 1.5m tall from the mountains of Chile with trifoliate, mid-green leaves and small, bright yellow, funnel-shaped, spurred flowers borne in loose racemes in summer. A dainty and charming yellow flame nasturtium for a cool, sheltered, sunny position.
About the genus
Tropaeolum can be annuals or perennials, bushy, trailing or climbing by twining stems, with simple or palmately lobed leaves and showy funnel-shaped flowers with five long-clawed petals and often a spur
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.