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giant Dutchman's pipe

Aristolochia gigantea

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Aristolochia
Family: Aristolochiaceae

About this plant

A vigorous, evergreen twining climber with heart-shaped leaves 5-10cm long. The flowers are up to 30 cm deep, a dark, reddish-purple with intricate cream mottling, and an unpleasant smell

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

Loam

Neutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass grow in loamless potting compost in bright filtered light. During the growing season water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water more sparingly in winter. Requires strong support

Pruning

Pruning group 11

Propagation

Root softwood cuttings in early spring. Propagate by seed at 21-24°C (70-75°F) as soon as ripe or in spring

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Architectural

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years