Chilean glory flower (Eccremocarpus scaber)
Genus:
Eccremocarpus
This fast-growing, evergreen climber has sharply 4-angled stems and red-orange tubular flowers tipped with yellow that are borne in clusters 4 to 6 inches long. Chilean glory flower blooms from late spring to autumn. Light green leaves are small, ovate, and boldly veined.
Care:
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Do not overwater. Where not hardy, grow in a cool greenhouse or as annuals. Outdoors, train over a pergola or house wall, or let it climb up a large shrub or small tree.
Propagation:
Sow seed in late winter or spring. Root tip cuttings in spring or summer.
Problems:
Prone to spider mites and whiteflies under glass.
Overview
Height
10 ft. to 15 ft.
Light
Full Sun Only
Moisture
Dry to Medium
Characteristics
Showy Flowers
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
Salmon,
Red,
Yellow
Uses
Beds and Borders,
Trellis
Seasonal Interest
Spring Interest
Type
Vines