Aristolochia macrophylla (syn. Aristolochia durior)
Dutchman's Pipe, PipevineDecoration form | leaves |
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Color of flowers | --- |
Plants height | 10 m |
Flowering month | V, VI |
Annual growth | 1-2 m |
Aspect | 3/4 sun, 1/2 sun, 1/4 sun, shadow |
Frost hardiness | Zones 5 - 7 |
A vigorous climber growing up to 10 m tall (1-2 m of annual growth). Strikingly large, heart-shaped leaves up to 30 cm in length are its main attraction. Unusual, small (2-4 cm), pipe-like flowers blooming in May-June. Best planted in half-shade. It requires fertile, fresh soil; in full sun and on dry soil it’s frequently attacked by spiders.