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climbing squirrel corn

Dactylicapnos torulosa

Genus: Dactylicapnos
Family: Papaveraceae
Common Names: Dutchman's breeches [2]

About this plant

D. torulosa is an annual climber with finely divided foliage and hanging clusters of yellow, locket-shaped flowers. Grown mostly for its striking seed pods, to 15cm, terracotta red and beaded, which open to show black and white seeds

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in partial shade in a moist, but well-drained soil. A soil rich in leaf mould is ideal. May self-seed

Pruning

Cut back foliage down to ground level at end of growing season

Propagation

Propagate by seed; sown fresh seed in vermiculite or grit and placing in a cold frame through winter (stratifying). Also can be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings in June

Pests

Slugs and snails may be problematic

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

OutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years