Canary Bird Flower
Tropaeolum peregrinum

Name: Canary Bird Flower
SKU: S219
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SKU # S219

Product Type: Seed Packet

Approximate Seeds Per Packet: 30

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This age-old favorite has bright yellow, 1 inch long flowers that have delightfully fringed upper petals that were fancied to be a bird's wings in flight. They look to me like little orchids. The vine climbs on strings or fine trelliswork to a height of 8-12'. It was introduced to England in 1755 from Peru and later listed in an American seed catalog circa 1903.

Lifecycle: Annual; tender perennial

Zone: 9,10

Hardiness: Half Hardy Annual

Size: 8-12' h x 2-5' w

Sun: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Regular, moist, well-drained

Season: Summer to fall

Seed to Bloom: 12-14 weeks

Color: Bright yellow

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HOW TO GROW Tropaeolum peregrinum

Sowing Instructions

Depth: 1/4" Tip: Soak seeds in water overnight prior to sowing.
Sprout Time: 7-14 days
Starting Indoors: Sow indoors in pots 4-6 weeks before last frost. Keep at 65-70°F.
Starting Outdoors: Direct sow after all danger of frost has passed.
When to Set Outside: About 1-2 weeks after all danger of frost has passed, taking special care not to disturb roots.

Placement & Cultivation

Pajarito means little bird in Spanish, a good name for this little winged flower discovered growing near Lima, Peru, in the mid-1700s. Canary bird vine or canary creeper festoons fences and obelisks with brilliant yellow feathery blooms and harmonious gray-green lobed foliage. A warm, sheltered spot in some regular, moist yet well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade. Avoid fertilizer, as that will encourage leaves, not flowers.
Final Spacing: 1.5-3'
Water Use: Medium Water Use
Watering Details: About 1" per week—drought tolerant once established, however regular watering may encourage more blossoms.
Soil pH: Mildly acidic to neutral.
Fertilizer: Do not fertilize, as this will limit blooms and stimulate excess foliage growth. Add 1" compost to poor soils.
Diseases & Pests: Aphids may pose a problem—treat with an insecticidal soap if hosing down daily does not resolve the issue.
When to Cut For Bouquets: Not a good cut flower

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