Chilean glory flower

Also known as: beauty vine; glory vine

A fast-growing, slender, evergreen perennial climber that can be grown as an annual. Clinging by tendrils, it has pinnate leaves and terminal clusters of tubular, reddish-orange flowers 2.5cm in length, from late spring to autumn

Scientific classification

Species: Chilean glory flower (Eccremocarpus scaber)
Genus: Eccremocarpus
Family: Bignoniaceae

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Toxicity: Annual Biennial · Climber Wall Shrub · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Chilean glory flower

Distribution map

Chile, Argentina, Peru

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Chilean glory flower

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Chilean glory flower care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. Prune in early spring.

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in early spring at a temperature of 13-16°C or take tip cuttings

Growing

Grow under glass in a well-drained, loam-based compost in full light. When in growth water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser once a month. Water sparingly in winter. Outdoors grow in a fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, provide support and shelter from frost

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