Cobaea Cathedral Bells Violet (Not for Sale in WA)
$4.50
Unit price per
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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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.
$4.50
Unit price per