Overview
Tropaeolum majus 'Salmon Gleam' (Gleam Series) is a climbing annual biennial in the genus Tropaeolum, part of the Tropaeolaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 3.5 m tall and 1 m wide. Tropaeolum majus 'Salmon Gleam' (Gleam Series) grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. 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 majus, the garden nasturtium, nasturtium, Indian cress or monk's cress, is a species of flowering plant in the family Tropaeolaceae. An annual or a short-lived perennial with disc-shaped leaves and brilliant yellow, orange or red flowers, it is of cultivated, probably hybrid origin.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tropaeolum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Tropaeolum majus 'Salmon Gleam' (Gleam Series) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 3.5 m
- Spread
- 1 m
- 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 majus 'Salmon Gleam' (Gleam Series)
- 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 majus 'Salmon Gleam' (Gleam Series)?
Tropaeolum majus 'Salmon Gleam' (Gleam Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tropaeolum majus 'Salmon Gleam' (Gleam Series) need?
Tropaeolum majus 'Salmon Gleam' (Gleam Series) grows best in sandy and loamy soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Tropaeolum majus 'Salmon Gleam' (Gleam Series) grow?
Tropaeolum majus 'Salmon Gleam' (Gleam Series) reaches a height of 3.5 m and a spread of 1 m.
Is Tropaeolum majus 'Salmon Gleam' (Gleam Series) hardy in the UK?
Tropaeolum majus 'Salmon Gleam' (Gleam Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Tropaeolum majus 'Salmon Gleam' (Gleam Series)?
Seed, Division, Stem tip cuttings.
More in the Tropaeolum genus
- Tropaeolumnasturtium
- Tropaeolum hookerianum subsp. austropurpureum
- Tropaeolum majus 'Cherry Rose Jewel' (Jewel Series)
- Tropaeolum majus 'Salmon Baby'
- Tropaeolum majus 'Whirlybird Cream' (Whirlybird Series)
- Tropaeolum majus 'Whirlybird Mahogany' (Whirlybird Series)
- Tropaeolum majus 'Whirlybird Scarlet' (Whirlybird Series)
- Tropaeolum minus 'Bloody Mary'
