Aristolochia durior
      
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common name: |
Dutchman's Pipe |
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decoration form: |
leaves |
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flowering months: |
V-VI |
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is evergreen: |
no |
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plants height: |
10 m |
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annual growth: |
1-2 m |
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aspect: |
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frost hardiness: |
zones 5A-7 |
A vigorous climber growing up to 10 m tall (1-2m of annual growth). Strikingly large, heart-shaped leaves up to 30 cm in length are its main attraction. Unusual, small (2-4 cm), pipe-like flowers blooming in May-June.
Best planted in half-shade. It requires fertile, fresh soil; in full sun and on dry soil it's frequently attacked by spiders.
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