About
An ornamental climber, reaching 300-600cm, with twining stems with foliage. It produces flowers along stems in yellow. 'Lemon Gleam' is valued in garden settings.
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 usesWalls, pergolas
Care notes
CultivationFertile soil, roots in shade
PruningPrune to control
PropagationCuttings or layering
Pest resistancePest-free
Disease resistanceMildew possible