Tropaeolum tuberosum var. lineomaculatum 'Ken Aslet'

A perennial nasturtium with long trails of small, round, lobed bluish-green leaves which carry long-spurred orange and scarlet flowers from late summer untill the frosts. Fascinating yellow and red speckled tubers are formed at the base of the plant and must be lifted or heavily mulched to overwinter. Named after the former head of the rock garden at the RHS garden at Wisley. For a warm wall or fence or shrub that can be spared as a support, in well-drained soil.