Bridal Bouquet yellow creeper plant(senecio tamoides plant)

Bridal bouquet yellow creeper plant or Senecio tamoides is a beautiful evergreen climbing plant with bright golden-yellow daisy-like flowers. It’s often called the Canary Creeper or Trailing Senecio, and is loved for its vigorous growth and spectacular autumn/winter blooms.

 General Information

• Scientific name: Senecio tamoides

• Common names: Canary Creeper, Trailing Senecio, Yellow Senecio

• Family: Asteraceae (daisy family)

• Type: Evergreen perennial climber/creeper

• Growth habit: Vigorous twining vine; can also trail down walls/pots

• Height/Spread: Up to 20–30 ft when supported

 Flower Characteristics

• Shape: Daisy-like, starry flowers in loose clusters

• Color: Golden-yellow, bright, eye-catching

• Season: Blooms in autumn and winter (when many other plants are resting)

• Fragrance: Mild to none

Growing Conditions

• Sun Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade; more sun = more flowers

• Soil: Well-draining soil; sandy/loamy with organic matter is ideal

• Water: Moderate; water regularly in dry seasons but don’t overwater

• Temperature: Hardy in warm climates; not frost-tolerant

 Care & Maintenance

• Support: Needs a trellis, pergola, or fence to climb

• Pruning: Cut back after flowering to control size and encourage bushy growth

• Fertilizer: Use compost or balanced NPK fertilizer during growing season

• Pests/Diseases: Generally hardy; watch for aphids or powdery mildew in damp conditions

Uses

• Ornamental: Brilliant seasonal color for walls, pergolas, arches, and fences

• Groundcover: Can also trail as a ground-hugging plant in large spaces

• Pollinator-friendly: Flowers attract bees and butterflies