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 - 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
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