Eccremocarpus scaber 'Aureus'
golden glory flower
A vigorous evergreen tendril climber to 5m, with small leaves divided into ovate leaflets, and short racemes of tubular yellow flowers 2.5cm long, opening from late spring to autumn
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Eccremocarpus are climbing perennials, evergreen or deciduous, with pinnately divided leaves and terminal racemes of tubular flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
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
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in early spring at a temperature of 13-16°C or take tip cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 11 in early spring
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly when grown under glass
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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