Eccremocarpus scaber |
Native Region: Chile
Zone Range: 10-11
Preferred Climate: sub-tropical
Harvest Date: Sunday 09 October, 2011
Seed count: 30-40
Description:
Evergreen sub-tropical climber with pinnate leaves, suited to growing as an annual in temperate regions. Bears tubular orange-red to pink or yellow flowers from late spring to fall. Height 10 to 15 feet. Usually grown as an annual, to cover an arch, house wall or climb through a large shrub or small tree.
Cultivation:
Sow seed at 13-16 degrees Celsius in late winter or early spring. Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Requires support. For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant.
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