Cobaea scandens (Cathedral Bells or Cup and Saucer Vine)
Botanical Information
| Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Genus | Cobaea |
| Species | scandens |
| Category | Annuals, Tropicals |
| Type | Vine |
| Origin | Native to Mexico, the genus Cobaea is named after a Spanish Jesuit missionary, Father Bernabe Cobo ( 1582-1657) who was an amateur naturalist and traveled throughout Peru and Mexico. |
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Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 1 - 5 |
| Height | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Climbing herbaceous perennial vine. |
| ID Characteristic | Pinnate leaves with bell-shaped purple flowers. |
| Propagation | Seed or softwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Sunny wall or trellis areas with moist well-drained soil. |
| Pests | No major issues. |
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