Cathedral bells
Cobaea spp.
Cobaea scandens0 by [1] (CC-BY-SA-3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Tender
H2
RHS hardiness
1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
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4m | Max | 1.5m |
50cm | Min | 50cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Cathedral bells Overview
Cobaea is a genus containing less than 20 deciduous or evergreen woody climbing species from the Polemoniaceae family. These plants are native to Mexico and South America. They are cultivated for their highly ornamental, showy, bell-shaped flowers and fast growth habit, reaching around 5-7m in height. Flowers are around 5cm long and may be white or purple and some species in this genus have escaped from gardens to become common invasive weeds, particularly in New Zealand.
Common problems with Cathedral bells
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How to propagate Cathedral bells
Cuttings
Seed
Special features of Cathedral bells
Attractive flowers
Attractive leaves
Other uses of Cathedral bells
It is a good climber.