- Botanical name: Tropaeolum peregrinum
- Common name: Canary creeper
- Family: Tropaeolaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Yellow
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
Canary creeper, Tropaeolum peregrinum, is a pretty climber with deeply divided palm-shaped leaves and masses of yellow flowers in summer. It’s perfect for growing up a sunny wall and is nice for the greenhouse too.
Grow Tropaeolum peregrinum in well-drained soil in full sun, ideally in a sheltered spot such as in front of a south- or west-facing wall. In mild regions it can be left outside all year round but is otherwise best treated as an annual.
How to grow Tropaeolum peregrinum
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Plant size
3.5m height
1.2m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sow | ||||||||||||
| Sow |
J
Do not Sow in January |
F
Do not Sow in February |
M
Do Sow in March |
A
Do Sow in April |
M
Do Sow in May |
J
Do not Sow in June |
J
Do not Sow in July |
A
Do not Sow in August |
S
Do not Sow in September |
O
Do not Sow in October |
N
Do not Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Tropaeolum peregrinum and wildlife
Tropaeolum peregrinum has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Tropaeolum peregrinum poisonous?
Tropaeolum peregrinum has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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