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Meet the dazzling Tropaeolum tuberosum—a garden treasure that’s as enchanting as it is unique. This extraordinary variety, known affectionately as the mashua in its Andean homeland, is your garden’s bold storyteller. With its fiery orange-red blooms that taper into elegant spurs, this climber captures the essence of movement and drama. The velvety foliage of Tropaeolum tuberosum, tinged with soft green, offers a lush backdrop to its radiant blossoms, creating a visual symphony that resonates through your outdoor sanctuary.
Thriving in full sun to partial shade, Tropaeolum tuberosum is a versatile climber, ready to scale trellises, fences, or walls, transforming them into living works of art. This beauty is happiest in nutrient-rich soil with consistent moisture, making it a friendly addition to gardens that embrace both functionality and elegance. Its late-summer blooms keep the energy high as other flowers begin to fade, offering a lively burst of color just when your garden craves it most.
Perfect for cottage gardens, wildflower havens, or as a statement piece in container arrangements, Tropaeolum tuberosum isn't just decorative—it's also an ecological ally. Its nectar-rich flowers are beloved by pollinators, turning your garden into a bustling hub for bees and butterflies. Let Tropaeolum tuberosum weave its magic in your garden, where its exuberant blooms and vining grace will inspire awe with every glance. Whether you’re an adventurous beginner or a seasoned gardener, this radiant climbing mashua invites you to nurture something truly extraordinary.
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Plant profile
- Botanical name
- Tropaeolum tuberosum
- Flower colour
- Red, orange
- Bulb size
- 1
- Established height
- Up to 2m
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Climbing
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant spacing
- 9 tubers per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- No
- RHS Award (AGM)
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1st year
Perfect for pots
Pollinator-friendly
Thrives in full sun
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed in paper
Low maintenance
Climbing habit
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