Eccremocarpus scaber, 'Tresco' Mixed

Germination

Sow indoors in late winter-spring. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Just cover seed with a sprinkling of silver sand or soil. Place in a propagator. Ideal temp. 15°C. Germination takes 20-60 days approx. Even under ideal conditions germination can be erratic. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed. Can be sown directly May-Jun.

Growing

Grow under glass in a well-drained loam-based compost in full light. Water freely when in growth. Liquid fertilise once a month when in growth, if desired. Water sparingly in winter. Can be grown outside in a sheltered spot, a warm, wall-side border is ideal. Will require a support on which climb. Will require frost-free protection. If seed is sown early can be treated as an annual which should flower in the first year.

Cultivation

Will self-seed freely. Deadhead is you do not want volunteer seedlings next season. Pruning group 11. Tie in new growth. Tie in side shoots to fill gaps on the climbing support structure. Regular pruning is not required. Prune back over-long shoots. Remove dead shoots.