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canary creeper

Tropaeolum peregrinum

Genus: Tropaeolum
Family: Tropaeolaceae
Common Names: canary bird flower

About this plant

T. peregrinum is a frost-tender perennial climber to 4m tall usually grown as an annual. Leaves 2-5cm across are divided into five broad lobes. Spurred, bright yellow flowers with small lower petals and two, much larger, fringed upper petals are borne from summer until the first frosts

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in a well-drained soil in full sun; mulch in autumn to protect from frosts. Best grown as an annual in cool areas

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be affected by aphids, caterpillars and flea beetles

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

OutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years