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Chilean Glory Flower 'Tresco Mix'
Chilean Glory Flower 'Tresco Mix'
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Chilean Glory Flower 'Tresco Mix'

Eccremocarpus scaber
Discovered in Chili in 1824, this tender perennial vine is most often grown as an annual, thriving in a warm sheltered area such as a south-facing wall or a container that can be placed to best soak up the sun and bloom abundantly midsummer to late fall. The narrow tubular flowers are irresistible to hummingbirds, and when cut, it adds graceful foliage and clusters of brilliant tubular flowers to bouquets.
SKU #S1664
$3.50
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
130
Lifecycle
Annual; tender perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
9,
10
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
6-12' h x 2-3' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Varied shades of rose, scarlet, and yellow.
Features
Great for containers
Great Cut Flower
Attracts Hummingbirds
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Just cover; light aids germination.
Sprout Time:
20-60 days
Seed To Bloom:
12-16 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow in pots 8-12 weeks before last frost. Cover with vermiculite and a humidity dome to retain moisture, and keep at 60-65°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow in warmer climates (zones 8+) after last springtime frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Chilean glory flower 'Tresco Mix' is an unusual vine that is a showy specimen in pots in northern areas. Where perennial, in zones 8-10, it grows up to 12' tall. Provide a trellis, carefully tying in the delicate shoots to start its upward twining. Prune back dead stems and exuberant growth to shape. To overwinter indoors, bring inside before nighttime temperatures drop below 40°F and place in a sunny, south-facing window. If the plant appears to be entering dormancy (loss of leaves), reduce watering to once every two to four weeks until early spring.
Final Spacing:
2'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
Keep moist but never saturated—about 1" per week, more during especially dry spells. Do not allow the soil to dry out.
Soil pH:
Not particular about pH
Fertilizer:
Mix in 2-4" of compost prior to planting. A regular feeding with a water-soluble fertilizer may also be applied every 4 weeks.
Diseases & Pests:
Spider mites and whiteflies can be troublesome when this vine is overwintered indoors; treat with neem oil or an insecticidal soap if needed.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Cut when most flowers on a spray are open.