Tropaeolum brachyceras
The genus
This south American genus contains 60 species of which the most well know is T. majus (Nasturtium). In a mild climate some species wil remain evergreen, while others will be summer dormant. The latter are most adapted to the mediterranean climate and are presented here.This south American genus contains 60 species of which the most well know is T. majus (Nasturtium). In a mild climate some species wil remain evergreen, while others will be summer dormant. The latter are most adapted to the mediterranean climate and are presented here.
- Family :Tropaeolaceae
- Native to :Chili
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Yellow
- Hardiness :medium
- Exposure :half-shade
- Storage organ :tuber
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :150+ cm
- Uses :In the ground - Containers or pot - Climber
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Planting :August (sem. 3-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-1)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-1), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :March (sem. 4-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-1)