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Tropaeolum peregrinum (Canary Creeper)

Canary Creeper, Canary Bird Flower

Tropaeolum peregrinum, Canary Creeper, Canary Bird Flower, Yellow Flowers

Tropaeolum peregrinum (Canary Creeper) is a frost-tender perennial climber boasting a profusion of spurred, bright yellow flowers from summer until the first frosts. The interesting flowers consist of two erect, large and fringed upper petals and three smaller lower petals, making the upper ones look like the wings of canaries. They contrast nicely against the foliage of pale blue-green, deeply five-lobed leaves, up to 2 in. across (5 cm). Canary Creeper is best grown as an annual in cool areas.

  • Grows up to 10-12 ft. tall (300-360 cm).
  • Performs best in full sun in well-drained soils. Mulch in fall to protect from frosts.
  • Generally disease free. Keep an eye out for aphids, caterpillars, and flea beetles.
  • No pruning is needed.
  • Propagate by seed.
  • Native to Peru, Ecuador.

Requirements

Hardiness 10 - 11
Heat Zones 1 - 12
Climate Zones 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Climbers
Plant Family Tropaeolaceae
Genus Tropaeolum
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 10' - 12'
(3m - 3m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Deer
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden
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Nasturtium 'Ladybird Rose', Tropaeolum 'Ladybird Rose', Dwarf Nasturtium 'Ladybird Rose', Pink Nasturtium, Bicolor Nasturtium
Nasturtium 'Orange Troika', Tropaeolum 'Orange Troika', Indian Cress 'Orange Troika', Garden Nasturtium 'Orange Troika', Orange Nasturtium
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Nasturtium 'Empress of India', Tropaeolum 'Empress of India', Indian Cress 'Empress of India', Garden Nasturtium 'Empress of India', Red Nasturtium

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 10 - 11
Heat Zones 1 - 12
Climate Zones 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Climbers
Plant Family Tropaeolaceae
Genus Tropaeolum
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 10' - 12'
(3m - 3m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Deer
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden
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