Blue Nasturtium (Tropaeolum azureum) 智利藍金蓮

Blue Nasturtium (Tropaeolum azureum) seed packet. 智利藍金蓮種子包.

Blue Nasturtium (Tropaeolum azureum) seed germination in about 3 weeks.智利藍金蓮的種子孵出,約3週.

Tropical tender perennial vine.  Native in Chile.  Easy to grow from seeds or bulbs.  This beautiful perennial is pretty with its blue/violet flowers with white center blooming from late spring to summer.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.   USDA Zones:9-11. Mature size:6′-8′(H) X 6″-1.5′(W).  　Propagate by seeds, cuttings or bulbs.  This vine requires structure support to cling on or growing it as hanging basket for plants to trail down.

智利藍金蓮它是喜熱怕冷的多年生開花爬藤.  原生於智利山區. 容易以種子或球根來栽種.  這個美麗的開花爬藤從春末開到夏季有著藍/淡紫色花瓣,花心為白色.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  成熟株高6-8呎,寬幅6吋到1.5呎.  以種子/扦插/壓條/球根方式來繁殖.  它需要有支架來供其攀爬,也可種成垂吊式的吊盆.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropaeolum_azureum

http://www.plant-world-seeds.com/store/view_seed_item/1318

http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/index.php/Tropaeolum

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/54476/