Cobaea scandens f.alba
white-flowered cup-and-saucer vine
- approx 15 seeds
- £3.79
- available to order from summer
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- Seed Packets (only) £2.99
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: June to September
- Hardiness: tender (will need winter protection)
This fast growing, evergreen perennial climber will quickly cover a sunny wall, arch or obelisk and produce large, sweetly-scented flowers from midsummer to the first frosts. A rarer form of Cobaea, the white bell-shaped flowers add an exotic touch to a summer planting scheme. Plant Cobaea scandens f. alba near a window or busy pathway to enjoy the perfume.
Cup and saucer plant is a vigorous climber that thrives in the UK and is commonly grown as a fast-growing annual. Plant out only after the last frosts, in fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter added. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with strong support such as a trellis, arch, or pergola, as it will quickly scramble several metres in a season if conditions allow.
Sow the seeds horizontally, 1cm deep in deep pots using freely-draining compost and water well. Keep them warm under glass (ideally at 18°C or 64°F) and pot on when large enough to handle.
Harden off gradually and plant outside after all risk of frost has passed. Plants can be overwintered under glass, but are mainly grown as annuals in the UK.
Harden off gradually and plant outside after all risk of frost has passed. Plants can be overwintered under glass, but are mainly grown as annuals in the UK.
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