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Tropaeolum majus

Fragrant

Genus: Tropaeolum
Family: Tropaeolaceae
Common Names: greater Indian-cress, Indian cress, nasturtium

About this plant

T. majus is an annual climber which will scramble over the ground or up a support. Circular, wavy-edged leaves are supported, parasol-like, by a central stalk. The long-spurred flowers, in shades of red, yellow and orange, appear in summer and autumn. The whole plant has a sharp aroma

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown in poor, well-drained soil in full sun, if the soil is too rich foliage will be produced at the expense of flowers

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be attacked by blackfly (black aphid), caterpillars, flea beetles, slugs and glasshouse whitefly

Diseases

May be affected by a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalHedging ScreensPatio Container

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Submerged

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years