• Single Cobaea scandens Purple flower against a foliage backdrop
  • Detailed view of a Cobaea scandens Purple bloom with leafy background
  • Cobaea scandens Purple with RHS Award of Garden Merit emblem
  • Cluster of Cobaea scandens Purple flowers amidst greenery
  • Close-up of two Cobaea scandens Purple blooms on a vine
  • Cobaea scandens plant showcasing its purple blooms and lush leaves
  • Cobaea scandens Purple flower arrangement in a tin vase on a wooden surface
  • Cobaea scandens Purple flowers arranged in a tin can and glass jar
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Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden

Cobaea scandens Purple

£2.30
£2.30
Tax included.

Cobaea is a fast-growing and vigorous climber with dark green leaves and beautiful purple, bell-shaped flowers  This vine is easy to care for and can be used to create a gorgeous focal point in the garden  

Grow Cobaea against a strong trellis, fence or wall for it to scramble up and over 

It needs full sun and moist but well-drained soil so water regularly in dry weather.

Quantity of Seeds 15 Seeds
Type Annual Climber
Genus Cobaea scandens
Sow Seeds

Sow undercover Jan-March vertically into pots or trays and keep at 16–18 °C.  Germination can take 3–4 weeks so be patient!  Transplant into pots when they are large enough to handle and grow on.
Plant Out Plant out after the last frosts, likes full sun and well-drained, moist soil 
Flowers July-October
Height & Spread 3m high x 2m wide

 

Cobaea scandens Purple

RHS Award of Garden Merit.

This plant/cultivar has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit because it has proved to be reliable in appropriate conditions and a good performing plant. 
    Single Cobaea scandens Purple flower against a foliage backdrop
    Detailed view of a Cobaea scandens Purple bloom with leafy background
    Cobaea scandens Purple with RHS Award of Garden Merit emblem
    Cluster of Cobaea scandens Purple flowers amidst greenery
    Close-up of two Cobaea scandens Purple blooms on a vine
    Cobaea scandens plant showcasing its purple blooms and lush leaves
    Cobaea scandens Purple flower arrangement in a tin vase on a wooden surface
    Cobaea scandens Purple flowers arranged in a tin can and glass jar