Chilean glory flower Eccremocarpus scaber
Chilean glory flower (Eccremocarpus scaber) is an evergreen perennial flowering plant in the Bignoniaceae family, native to Central Chile and western Argentina. It grows 2–4 m (6.6–13 ft) tall and 50 cm–1 m (20 in–3.3 ft) wide, wants full sun and moderate water, and is hardy to about -5 °C (23 °F). Space plants about 60 cm (24 in) apart.
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Chilean glory flower at a glance
| Type | Perennial flowering plant, evergreen |
|---|---|
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Mature height | 2–4 m (6.6–13 ft) |
| Mature spread | 50 cm–1 m (20 in–3.3 ft) |
| Spacing | 60 cm (24 in) centre to centre |
| Sun | Full sun, at least 6 h of direct sun a day |
| Water | Moderate; drought tolerance low, waterlogging tolerance none |
| Soil pH | 6–7.5 |
| Cold hardiness | About -5 °C (23 °F) once established (roughly USDA zone 9) |
| Heat stress | Likely above about 30 °C (86 °F) |
| Flowering | from about June for 13–21 weeks (northern hemisphere; later in cold climates, earlier in warm ones) |
| Wind tolerance | Low |
| Pollinator value | High |
| Edible | Not grown as food |
| Native to | Central Chile and western Argentina |
| Common in gardens of | 🇨🇱 Chile, 🇦🇷 Argentina, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇳🇿 New Zealand, 🇺🇸 United States |
Is Chilean glory flower toxic?
- People: not known to be toxic
- Cats: not known to be toxic
- Dogs: not known to be toxic
No toxicity reported in ASPCA or standard poison references.
If a child or pet may have eaten part of a plant, call a poison centre or vet straight away.
Companion planting: what to grow with Chilean glory flower
No well-documented helpful pairing. Group it with plants that like full sun and moderate water.
Questions about Chilean glory flower
- How far apart should I plant Chilean glory flower?
- About 60 cm (24 in) apart, centre to centre. A mature plant spreads 50 cm–1 m (20 in–3.3 ft).
- Does Chilean glory flower need full sun?
- Full sun: at least 6 hours of direct sun a day.
- How much water does Chilean glory flower need?
- Moderate water. Drought tolerance is low and waterlogging tolerance none.
- How cold-hardy is Chilean glory flower?
- It tolerates about -5 °C (23 °F) once established, roughly USDA zone 9.
- When does Chilean glory flower flower?
- From about June for 13–21 weeks (northern hemisphere; later in cold climates, earlier in warm ones).
- Is Chilean glory flower poisonous to cats and dogs?
- For cats it is not known to be toxic; for dogs not known to be toxic; for people not known to be toxic. No toxicity reported in ASPCA or standard poison references.
- What grows well with Chilean glory flower?
- There is no well-documented companion pairing for Chilean glory flower. Group it with plants that like the same sun (full sun) and water (moderate).
Sources and evidence
Evidence grade A (A: strong evidence).
- RHS Plant Finder, Royal Horticultural Society
- Flora Argentina, IBODA-CONICET
- Plants of the World Online (taxonomy, native range), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Notes and assumptions
- A light tendril climber with clusters of narrow orange-red (or yellow, pink) tubes all summer; often grown as an annual and self-seeds in mild gardens.
Reference values for planning, not horticultural, veterinary or medical advice. Varieties, soils and local climates differ: check with a local nursery or extension service.
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