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Aristolochia sempervirens (Birthwort)
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5m
Max height
Max height
2.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Aristolochia sempervirens
Other names
Birthwort, Aristolochia altissima, Dutchman's pipe, Creeping pipevine, Evergreen birthwort
Genus
Aristolochia Aristolochia
Species
A. sempervirens - A. sempervirens is a half-hardy, evergreen, woody climber with heart-shaped, glossy, wavy-margined, bright green leaves and, from early spring to late summer, tubular flowers with golden interiors, hairy, maroon lips, and red-veined, pale red exteriors.
Aristolochia sempervirens is: Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
Flower
Yellow, Maroon, Red in Spring; Yellow, Red, Maroon in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 11 or 12 after flowering.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Aristolochia sempervirens (Birthwort) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 2.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Sub-Tropical, Indoor, Greenhouse, Containers, Conservatory, City, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in loamless compost in bright, filtered light. Water freely & feed monthly in growth, sparingly in winter. Outdoors in frost-free areas, grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Tolerates chalk & drought. Requires support
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Aristolochia sempervirens
Other names
Birthwort, Aristolochia altissima, Dutchman's pipe, Creeping pipevine, Evergreen birthwort
Genus
Aristolochia Aristolochia
Species
A. sempervirens - A. sempervirens is a half-hardy, evergreen, woody climber with heart-shaped, glossy, wavy-margined, bright green leaves and, from early spring to late summer, tubular flowers with golden interiors, hairy, maroon lips, and red-veined, pale red exteriors.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Yellow, Maroon, Red in Spring; Yellow, Red, Maroon in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 11 or 12 after flowering.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Aristolochia sempervirens (Birthwort) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 2.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Sub-Tropical, Indoor, Greenhouse, Containers, Conservatory, City, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in loamless compost in bright, filtered light. Water freely & feed monthly in growth, sparingly in winter. Outdoors in frost-free areas, grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Tolerates chalk & drought. Requires support
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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