About
Dwarf, bushy annuals to 24cm in height, with rounded light green leaves and non-spured, single or semi-double flowers to 5cm across, produced well above the foliage, in shades of yellow, orange, red, pink and mahogany.
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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
ToxicitySkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care notes
CultivationGrow in poor, moist but well-drained soil in full sun
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in mid spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite and whitefly
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to virus diseases