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Climber Wall Shrub

Aristolochia manshuriensis

A deciduous, woody-stemmed, twining climber with large, pale green, heart-shaped leaves up to 30cm long. Flowers are borne singly or in pairs in the leaf axils in summer and are a creamy-white colour densely mottled with yellow and green

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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Cream White Yellow Green Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Aristolochiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Potentially harmful
TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets (dogs): TOXIC if eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Genus

Aristolochia can be shrubs or herbaceous perennials, many climbing, usually with heart-shaped or ovate leaves. Distinctive flowers have an S-shaped calyx tube and no petals, and are may be white, yellow, brown or maroon, often mottled

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Manchuria Korea

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in a moist, well drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun to part shade in a sheltered location; provide strong support. See staking: perennials for further information

Propagation

Propagate by seed or from softwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Pruning group 11

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility

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