Aristolochia Macrophylla
Botanical Name: Aristolochia macrophylla
Plant Type: Strong - growning deciduous Climber
Approximate Height: 4.5 - 6m (15-20ft)
Approximate Spread: 2 - 4m (6-12+ft)
Foliage: Green, heart - shaped leaves / 10 - 30cm (4-12in) long
Flowering Period: Summer
Flower Colour: Mid Green with unusual pipe shaped flowers
Positioning: Sun / Partial Shade
Soil Conditions: Fertile, well - drained
Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Maintenance: Cut back in late winter to control growth
Availability: In Stock
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Description

A hardy but deciduous climber, this plant is quite rare but easy to grow. The heart shaped leaves on this plant when it is mature can be up to 1ft (30 cm) in length. The flowers on this plant are oddly shaped, a bit like a Meerschaum pipe, hence the common name. This plant thrives in full sun or partial shade.