Tropaeolum speciosum “Chilean flame vine”
Tropaeolaceae
Full sun to part shade
Can climb to 4m x 1m wide
Similar to Nasturtium
Beautiful flame red climber!
Difficult to establish, but once it is, it takes over!
Completely herbacious
Dies back to tuberous roots which are edible
Showiest of this species
Hummingbird Favorite
After flower comes a metallic blue berry
Birds eat berry and spread seed
3 month bloom
Planting Design: Grow in Yew Hedge