- Botanical name: Tropaeolum tuberosum
- Common name: Mashua
- Family: Tropaeolaceae
- Plant Type: Climber, Perennial, Deciduous
Orange
Yellow
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
Mashua, Tropaeolum tuberosum, is a perennial climber bearing small, lobed, glaucous leaves and from midsummer to the first frosts, orange-yellow flowers held on long spurs.
Grown up a sunny, sheltered wall, Tropaeolum tuberosum will quickly clothe it in foliage and flowers, providing a long season of interest.
For best results, grow Tropaeolum tuberosum in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. In winter, the tubers that the foliage grows from will either need to be dug up and stored somewhere frost-free over winter, or protected with a thick mulch if grown in a mild or coastal location.
How to grow Tropaeolum tuberosum
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Plant size
2m height
50cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in May |
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J
Do not Plant in July |
A
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O
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
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Plant does not flower in March |
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Plant does not flower in April |
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Plant does not flower in May |
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Plant does not flower in June |
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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 |
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J
Do not Cut back in January |
F
Do not Cut back in February |
M
Do not Cut back in March |
A
Do not Cut back in April |
M
Do not Cut back in May |
J
Do not Cut back in June |
J
Do not Cut back in July |
A
Do not Cut back in August |
S
Do not Cut back in September |
O
Do Cut back in October |
N
Do Cut back in November |
D
Do not Cut back in December |
Tropaeolum tuberosum and wildlife
Tropaeolum tuberosum is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Tropaeolum tuberosum poisonous?
Tropaeolum tuberosum 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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