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Cobaea Scandens

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Cobea scandens alba
Cobea scandens alba

Cobaea scandens is commonly known as the  ‘Cathedral Bells Vine’ as well as the ‘Cup and Saucer Vine’. This is a fast growing long flowering evergreen climbing plant native to tropical central America.

With attractive cup shaped flowers Cobaea scandens is a great plant for a sunny position.

Varieties

  • The species Cobaea scandens has dark purple flowers almost year round in warmer climates
  •  C. scandens alba has (see picture right) white to green flowers.

Care and growing conditions

Cobaea scandens require a sunny to part shaded position and a humus rich moist well drained soil. Fairly easy to grow from seeds avoid frosts where possible. In warm climates treated as a perennial in cooler areas, New South Wale, Victoria it is grown as an annual.

We suggest a humus rich soil with the plant mulched well to maintain a cool moist root run.

Cobaea scandens – Summary Information.

  • Height – This is climbing plant that will reach 3 – 4 metres.
  • Growth Rate – Fast.
  • Foliage – Mid green.
  • Flowers – Purple or pale green to white depending on variety.
  • Flowering period – Spring to summer in cooler climates. Spring through summer into autumn in warmer areas.
  • Soil – Humus rich moist.
  • Position – Full sun to a little afternoon shade.
  • Frost tolerant  – It will be burnt back by frosts, however recovers well.
  • Drought tolerant – No.

Cobaea scandens is available fro sale from the following participating nurseries.


White House Nursery
WHITE HOUSE NURSERY - Jess Exiner & Peter Harris
412 James Lane, Fern Hill VIC. 3458 - Phone 0419002651
Large range of Rare plants, Climbers, Bulbs, Perennials Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. Available both Retail and by Mail Order 
www.whitehousenursery.com.au

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