Cobaea scandens f. alba
white-flowered cup-and-saucer vine
A strong-growing, perennial climber grown as an annual, with honey-scented, bell-shaped flowers to 5cm in length, at first greenish, later creamy-white
Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green White | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Cobaea can be woody or herbaceous climbers with pinnate leaves bearing a branched tendrils, and large, solitary, bell-shaped flowers in the upper leaf axils
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass grow in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost in full light. When in growth feed with a low nitrogen liquid fertilizer monthly. May be grown outdoors as an annual in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 18°C in spring plant out when the danger of frosts has passed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 11 after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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