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Eccremocarpus scaber f. carmineus (Red chilean glory flower)
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4m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Eccremocarpus scaber f. carmineus
Other names
Red chilean glory flower, Eccremocarpus scaber 'Ruber', Eccremocarpus scaber 'Red Form'
Genus
Eccremocarpus Eccremocarpus
Species
E. scaber f. carmineus - E. scaber f. carmineus is a vigorous, evergreen climber often grown as an annual, with light green, pinnate leaves and clusters of tubular, carmine-red flowers in late spring to autumn.
Eccremocarpus scaber f. carmineus is: Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
Flower
Red in Summer; Red in Autumn
Foliage
Light green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly , Red spider mite (box and other) Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly , Red spider mite (box and other)
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation
Sow seed in early spring at 13-16C.
Propagation methods
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Eccremocarpus scaber f. carmineus (Red chilean glory flower) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Sub-Tropical, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
May be grown as a conservatory plant in well-drained, loam-based compost in full light. If grown outdoors, choose a sheltered position in full sun, in fertile, moist, free-draining soil. May need some support for climbing.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Eccremocarpus scaber f. carmineus
Other names
Red chilean glory flower, Eccremocarpus scaber 'Ruber', Eccremocarpus scaber 'Red Form'
Genus
Eccremocarpus Eccremocarpus
Species
E. scaber f. carmineus - E. scaber f. carmineus is a vigorous, evergreen climber often grown as an annual, with light green, pinnate leaves and clusters of tubular, carmine-red flowers in late spring to autumn.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Red in Summer; Red in Autumn
Foliage
Light green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly , Red spider mite (box and other)
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation
Sow seed in early spring at 13-16C.
Propagation methods
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Eccremocarpus scaber f. carmineus (Red chilean glory flower) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Sub-Tropical, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
May be grown as a conservatory plant in well-drained, loam-based compost in full light. If grown outdoors, choose a sheltered position in full sun, in fertile, moist, free-draining soil. May need some support for climbing.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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