Tropaeolum includes both annual and perennial species, characterized by their bushy, trailing, or climbing growth habits achieved through twining stems. The leaves can be either simple or palmately lobed, while the prominent flowers are funnel-shaped, featuring five elongated petals that often have a spur.

Tropaeolum majus 'Whirlybird Tangerine' (Whirlybird Series)

Tropaeolum majus 'Wina'

Compact, bushy annuals reaching up to 30 cm in height, featuring rounded green foliage marked with creamy-white spots and splashes. The plants produce single blooms that can grow to 6 cm across, displaying hues of cream, yellow, orange, and mahogany-red.

Tropaeolum majus Alaska Series (v)

Tropaeolum majus Gleam Series

Tropaeolum majus Jewel Series

This group of annual climbing plants can reach heights of approximately 1.8 meters. The foliage features rounded leaves adorned with creamy-white streaks and splashes. From summer through early autumn, the plants produce flowers in vibrant hues of red, orange, and cream.

Tropaeolum majus Jewel of Africa Group (v)

Tropaeolum majus Summer Carousel mixture

Tropaeolum majus Tip Top Alaska Series

The Tom Thumb Series of Tropaeolum majus consists of compact, bushy annual plants that reach heights of approximately 30 cm. These plants feature rounded green foliage attached to central stems. They produce funnel-shaped blooms in vibrant hues of yellow, orange, and red, which appear consistently from summer through early autumn.

Tropaeolum majus Tom Thumb Series

Tropaeolum majus Whirlybird Series consists of compact, bushy annual plants that grow up to 24 cm tall. They feature rounded, pale green leaves and produce single or semi-double flowers measuring up to 5 cm in diameter. These blooms appear prominently above the foliage and come in a range of colors, including yellow, orange, red, pink, and mahogany.

Tropaeolum majus Whirlybird Series

Tropaeolum majus Whisky and Ice ('Alaska Gold') (Alaska Series)

Tropaeolum majus deep red experimental

Tropaeolum majus red-flowered

This annual plant reaches heights of up to 50 cm and features rounded, shield-shaped leaves, measuring as much as 8 cm in diameter. The leaf margins are finely serrated where the veins converge. From early summer through autumn, it produces solitary flowers in vibrant shades of orange or reddish-orange. These blooms are characterized by pointed petal tips and may exhibit purple veins or red markings at their base, appearing in the leaf axils.

Tropaeolum minus

Tropaeolum minus 'Bloody Mary'

Tropaeolum minus 'Ladybird Rose' is a compact annual that reaches heights of up to 25 cm, featuring rounded, shield-like leaves with distinct green veins. Its flowers, ranging from dusky raspberry to rose-pink, transition to cream with purple veining as they mature, blooming from June through September. These blossoms are edible, making them suitable for garnishing dishes or adding to salads. This variety performs well in pots and containers.

Tropaeolum minus 'Ladybird Rose'

Tropaeolum moritzianum

Tropaeolum myriophyllum

Tropaeolum nasturtium

Tropaeolum nubigenum

Tropaeolum peltophorum

Tropaeolum pentaphyllum

Tropaeolum peregrinum is a frost-sensitive perennial vine that typically reaches heights of up to 4 meters but is often cultivated as an annual. Its leaves, measuring 2 to 5 centimeters in diameter, are split into five wide lobes. The plant produces bright yellow flowers with a distinctive shape: the lower petals are small while the upper petals are significantly larger and fringed. Flowering occurs from summer until the onset of frost.

Tropaeolum peregrinum

Tropaeolum polyphyllum is a herbaceous plant that can spread over 1 meter, emerging from elongated tubers. It produces vibrant yellow flowers featuring elongated spurs during the summer months, set against a backdrop of blue-green, lobed foliage.

Tropaeolum polyphyllum

Tropaeolum rhomboideum

Tropaeolum sessilifolium

Tropaeolum smithii

Tropaeolum speciosum is a graceful climbing plant that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It features elongated, fleshy rhizomes and has rounded foliage made up of 5 to 7 obovate leaflets. The plant produces long-spurred flowers that are bright scarlet and measure approximately 2 centimeters across. After flowering, it bears indigo blue berries that are encased in red sepals.

Tropaeolum speciosum

Tropaeolum sylvestre

Tropaeolum tricolor is a tuberous perennial climber that typically reaches heights of around 1.5 meters. It features small, light green leaves that are either five or seven lobed. The plant produces small yellow flowers, each encased in a prominent calyx that showcases purple-tipped orange-red hues, complete with a lengthy red or purple spur. The flowers measure approximately 3 centimeters in length and bloom from winter through early summer. This species goes dormant in summer.

Tropaeolum tricolor

Tropaeolum tuberosum

Tropaeolum tuberosum 'Salley Gardens'

Tropaeolum tuberosum 'Ulrike'

Tropaeolum tuberosum P.J. Christian's form

Tropaeolum tuberosum var. lineomaculatum 'Ken Aslet' is a perennial climbing plant that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It features rounded leaves that are 3 to 5 lobed and exhibit a grey-green hue. The plant produces elongated, cupped flowers in orange, marked with brown veins inside, and is characterized by red spurs.

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