Tropaeolum Speciosum

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  1. Madahhlia

    Madahhlia Total Gardener

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    I've got some tropaeolum speciosum in a pot which i think I must have grown from seed some years ago. It's time it was liberated into the garden. Where's the best spot for it?
    Is it better on acid soil?
     
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    Spruce Glad to be back .....

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    Yes acid soil and damp bottom of a hedge as well gives it somthing to climb plus protection in the winter as it is only half hardy , you done well to grow from seed

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    OMG, it's been out all winter. Probably the winter before that, too.
     
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    Well maybe in "Surburban Paradise" its a lot warmer:SUNsmile:

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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Something I have tried on a few occasions but never succeeded with.
    I think its very fussy, and would be reluctant to move it, damp shade, but not heavy soil, maybe climbing into the sun.

    But then what do I know, I cant grow it.:)
    Well done, can we see a picture?
     
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    It's not looking very spectacular. Just a mass of weedy stems in a bucket, really!
     
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    Far better than I ever got!
     
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