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Tropaeolum majus 'Copper Sunset'

 
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Family: Tropaeolaceae
Genus: Tropaeolum (tro-PEE-oh-lum) (Info)
Species: majus (MAY-jus) (Info)
Cultivar: Copper Sunset

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Red

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Deciduous
Smooth-Textured
Veined

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

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1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive SW_gardener On Jul 7, 2009, SW_gardener from (Steven) GTA, ON (Zone 6a) wrote:

Easy to grow, more compact then other types and fragrant.

edited to add: Flowers are deep vivid red and help upfacing above the foliage. Responded well to a feeding of fish emulsion and epsom salts by bursting into heavy bloom!

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Los Altos, California
Cumberland, Maryland
Albuquerque, New Mexico



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