Eccremocarpus scaber f. carmineus (Red chilean glory flower)

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

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

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)