Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides
Mexican flame vine
P. chenopodioides is an evergreen, twining climber reaching 6m or more, with clusters of scented,daisy-like flowers, bright orange fading red, produced mainly in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Pseudogynoxys are shrubs or woody climbers with alternate, elliptic, toothed leaves and orange to red, daisy-like flowers that are often scented
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Colombia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a heated greenhouse in a mixture of two parts loam-based potting compost to one each of leaf mould and grit, in full light with good ventilation
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 19-24C in spring, or by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in mid- or late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Sub-tropical
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Pruning group 11, after flowering
Pests
Glasshouse whitefly, glasshouse red spider mite and aphids may be a problem
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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