Tricolor Nasturtium, Bolivian Nasturtium, Three-colored Indian Cress, Tropaeolum tricolorum
Incredibly showy, Tropaeolum tricolor (Tricolor Nasturtium) is a summer-dormant, tuberous, perennial climber with a profusion of tricolor flowers from winter to early summer. Borne singly in the leaf axils, the small yellow flowers, 1 in. long (3 cm), are adorned with a showy purple-tipped, orange-red calyx and a long red or purple spur. They create a spectacular floral display for months and contrast nicely against the soft, bright green, deeply lobed leaves. This attractive, delicate-looking but hardy climber is one of the longest flowering species of Tropaeolum. It is mostly cultivated as an ornamental.
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
10 - 12 |
| Plant Type | Climbers |
| Plant Family | Tropaeolaceae |
| Genus | Tropaeolum |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early) Winter |
| Height |
3' - 10' (90cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
10 - 12 |
| Plant Type | Climbers |
| Plant Family | Tropaeolaceae |
| Genus | Tropaeolum |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early) Winter |
| Height |
3' - 10' (90cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Tropaeolum tricolor (Tricolor Nasturtium) do I need for my garden?
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|---|---|---|
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