Overview
Tropaeolum hookerianum subsp. austropurpureum is a climbing annual biennial in the genus Tropaeolum, part of the Tropaeolaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tropaeolum hookerianum subsp. austropurpureum grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include wall side borders, city and courtyard gardens, coastal, patio and container plants, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds and garden edging.
About
Tropaeolum hookerianum subsp. austropurpureum is a climbing cultivar within the Tropaeolum genus, known for its twining stems and funnel-shaped flowers with five elongated petals. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers sheltered positions with moist but well-drained soil, including loam, sand, or chalk, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for various garden settings such as walls, patios, and wildlife gardens. It flowers in spring and summer and benefits from fertile soil with roots kept in shade.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tropaeolum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Tropaeolum hookerianum subsp. austropurpureum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wall side borders, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Garden edging
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tropaeolum hookerianum subsp. austropurpureum
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Stem tip cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Glasshouse whitefly, Glasshouse red spider mite, Whitefly
- Disease resistance
- Virus diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tropaeolum hookerianum subsp. austropurpureum?
Tropaeolum hookerianum subsp. austropurpureum prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tropaeolum hookerianum subsp. austropurpureum need?
Tropaeolum hookerianum subsp. austropurpureum is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, sand and chalk. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Tropaeolum hookerianum subsp. austropurpureum hardy in the UK?
Tropaeolum hookerianum subsp. austropurpureum has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Tropaeolum hookerianum subsp. austropurpureum?
Seed, Division, Stem tip cuttings.
More in the Tropaeolum genus
- Tropaeolumnasturtium
- Tropaeolum majus 'Cherry Rose Jewel' (Jewel Series)
- Tropaeolum majus 'Salmon Baby'
- Tropaeolum majus 'Salmon Gleam' (Gleam Series)
- Tropaeolum majus 'Whirlybird Cream' (Whirlybird Series)
- Tropaeolum majus 'Whirlybird Mahogany' (Whirlybird Series)
- Tropaeolum majus 'Whirlybird Scarlet' (Whirlybird Series)
- Tropaeolum minus 'Bloody Mary'
