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Cobaea Cathedral Bells Violet (Not for Sale in WA)

$4.50

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Create a vertical spectacle with the dramatic blooms of Cobaea 'Cathedral Bells Violet'.
Also known as Cup-and-Saucer Vine, this vigorous climber produces lush green foliage and large, bell-shaped flowers that open green and mature to deep violet. With its rapid growth and long flowering season, it’s perfect for covering fences, arches, pergolas, or trellises. A favourite for cottage gardens and vertical displays, it also attracts bees and hummingbirds.

  • Botanical Name: Cobaea scandens
  • Height & Spread: 3–6m tall × 1–2m wide
  • Position: Full sun to part shade
  • Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Flowering Period: Summer to autumn
  • Uses: Vertical gardens, trellises, fences, arches, cut flowers
  • Other Names: Cathedral Bells, Cup-and-Saucer Vine
  • Approx 0.325g / 5 seeds 

Why You'll Love It:

  • Large, bell-shaped violet blooms with a honey-like fragrance
  • Fast-growing climber for quick coverage
  • Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
  • Ideal for vertical interest and floral screens
  • Easy to grow in warm-temperate climates like Victoria

 

🌿 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)

🌞 Sunlight:
Prefers full sun but tolerates part shade. More sun encourages stronger flowering and faster growth.

🌱 Soil:
Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil. Add compost or organic matter before planting.

🌱 Sowing Instructions:

  • Sow indoors in late winter to early spring
  • Soak seeds overnight before sowing
  • Sow seeds flat-side down, 5mm deep
  • Germinates in 14–21 days at 20–24°C
  • Harden off and transplant after last frost
  • Space plants 30–45cm apart

💧 Watering:
Water regularly during establishment. Once mature, water moderately—avoid waterlogging.

✂️ Maintenance:

  • Provide strong support for climbing
  • Pinch tips to encourage bushier growth
  • Deadhead to prolong flowering
  • Prune back after flowering to tidy and manage growth

🌼 Tip:
Pair with morning glories or sweet peas for a layered vertical display. Ideal for arches, fences, or to screen unsightly areas with lush foliage and blooms.

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