Chilean Glory Vine

20 Seeds

Chilean Glory Vine is a fast-growing ornamental climbing vine native to Chile. It produces abundant clusters of tubular flowers in shades of orange, scarlet-red, golden yellow, or mixed colors, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbird-like nectar feeders. The vine climbs 2–4 meters using delicate tendrils, making it ideal for trellises, fences, pergolas, arches, balconies, and walls. In the Gulf, it performs best during the cooler months and may behave as a short-lived perennial in frost-free areas.

Best Planting Time

• October to January (recommended)
• Can also be started indoors in September and transplanted later.
• Avoid sowing during the hottest summer months.

Seed Preparation

• No soaking is required.
• Optional: Soak seeds in lukewarm water (25–30°C) for 4–6 hours to encourage quicker germination.
• No cold stratification is required.

Soil Preparation

Use fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

Recommended mix:

• 40% Garden soil
• 30% Compost
• 20% Coco peat
• 10% Perlite or coarse sand

Ideal soil pH:

• 6.0–7.5

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds in seed trays or small pots.
• Plant seeds 0.5–1 cm deep.
• Cover lightly with fine soil.
• Transplant seedlings when they have 3–4 true leaves.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature: 18–22°C
• Ideal growing temperature: 18–28°C
• Requires 6–8 hours of sunlight daily.
• In the Gulf, morning sun with light afternoon shade is beneficial as temperatures increase.

Watering

• Keep the soil evenly moist during germination.
• Once established, water when the top 2–3 cm of soil becomes dry.
• Avoid waterlogged soil while preventing prolonged dryness.

Germination Time

• 14–28 days

Plant Spacing

• 40–60 cm between plants.
• Provide a trellis, fence, or other climbing support before vigorous growth begins.

Flowering

• Blooms approximately 12–16 weeks after sowing.
• Flowers continuously during the cool season.
• Remove faded flower clusters to encourage prolonged blooming.

Fertilization

• Incorporate compost before planting.
• Apply a balanced flowering fertilizer every 3–4 weeks.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes foliage over flowers.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Grow during the cool season for the best flowering.
• Protect plants from extreme summer heat.
• Apply mulch to keep roots cool and conserve moisture.
• Ensure good air circulation around plants.
• Monitor for aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, and powdery mildew.
• Chilean Glory Vine is perfect for trellises, pergolas, fences, arches, balconies, walls, and large containers throughout the Gulf.