Fast growing, annual climber reaching 250 cm. The flowers grow in cascades starting with a red color at the tip, turning yellow and white as they mature.
Its flowering gives an exotic and very curious touch where ever you install it. Prefers calcareous, neutral and sandy soils. It is in bloom for 4-5 months, almost until Christmas. Toxic if eaten.
Soak the seeds in cool water for 12 hours before sowing at temperature of 20ºC.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 80 |
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Flower colour | Red, Yellow |
Germination (in days) | 7-15 |
Life cycle | Annual |
Peculiarity | Toxic |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Climber, Gardening, Walls, fences |
Seeds per gram | 70 |
Soil - Moisture | Moist but well-drained |
Soil - Ph | Neutral |
Soil - Type | Chalk, Rich, Sand |
Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
Watering | Regular |