Aristolochia macrophylla - 2 Ltr, 3 canes

Description
The Dutchman´s pipe (Aristolochia macrophylla) is a dense, climbing deciduous plant that produces red-brown flowers. They appear from June to August. The Dutchman´s pipe also has heart-shaped, dark green leaves. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and grows to around 6 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Aristolochia durior, Aristolochia sipho.

Bulletpoints
* green shoots * resistant to urban climates

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Dutchman´s pipe are dark green, heart-shaped, alternate. They are about 20 - 30 cm tall. Long adherent.

Bark
Green, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Dutchman´s pipe has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Dutchman´s pipe is a densely growing climber that can reach a height of 8 - 10 m and a width of 2 - 6 m. It usually grows 1 - 1.5 m per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
In general, stable wooden structures can be recommended as climbing aids on house walls and façades. However, there are plants that prefer slightly twisted, parallel wire ropes as climbing aids.

Flower
The red-brown flowers appear from June to August. These grow to around 6 - 8 cm in size.

Use
Group planting, facade

Shoots
The shoots of Aristolochia macrophylla are smooth and green.

Root
Few branches.