Aristolochia durior
Grown primarily for it beautiful, heart-shaped, big, dark green leaves, 15 - 25 cm wide but it does also have small, 5 cm Mahogany & cream blooms (like a Meerschaum pipe) in late spring. Withstands urban pollution, is rarely bothered by diseases or insects and creates a dense shade. Rapid growth once established so it needs a strong support.
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Genus |
Aristolochia |
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Species |
durior |
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Bloeiperiode |
june july |
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Bodemtype |
kalkrijk |
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Type (gebruik) |
climbing |
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Kleur (bloem) |
yellow brown |
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Kleur (blad) |
green |
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Height |
300 cm 500 cm |
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Wintergroen |
no |
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Winter hardiness |
-35 °C |
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Locatie |
sun half shade |
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Bodemvochtigheid |
moist normal |