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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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Deciduous - leaves, dark-green above, lighter beneath 10-20cm (4-12in) long.
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Brown or black
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Height and Spread - 8-10m (26-33ft) -
Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging - strong-growing climber. Produces flowers 2.5cm (1in) across hidden amongst the foliage.
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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) -
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Additional Features - Exotic plants
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Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - southeastern USA. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Aristolochia macrophylla - Care Guide
Useful extras...
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Arches - Obelisks & Trellis
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Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
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