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ARISTOLOCHIA macrophylla
Commonly known as Pipe-vine
(A. durior) - heart-shaped leaves and twining habit. Rounded green flowers mottled with yellow purple and brown
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Exotic plants
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Southeastern USA. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousLeaves, dark-green above, lighter beneath 10-20cm (4-12in) long
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Brown or black
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Fully hardy
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Height and Spread
8-10m (26-33ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingStrong-growing climber. Produces flowers 2.5cm (1in) across hidden amongst the foliage.
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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toxic if eaten
People and pets, i.e. dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
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