Wednesday 7 September 2022

Aristolochias


Aristolochia baetica
Aristolochia baetica
A climber from southern Spain and Portugal that can be seen there twining about among the shrubs with its grey heart shaped leaves and maroon pitcher-shaped flowers. It’s one of the more vigorous and obvious of the Mediterranean species and worth trying in a sheltered sunny well-drained site. 
Aristolochia baetica
I recommend planting it under a smallish shrub like a Cistus or broom and letting it grow forward among the branches. Even if it gets frosted the roots will usually regenerate well
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Aristolochia sempervirens from Toulon
Aristolochia sempervirens Carqueiranne, Toulon
A very special form of this species from the South of France with relatively large, lush foliage (up to about 3ins long), a more vigorous climbing habit and very refined, richly coloured flowers. Hardy.
Aristolochia sempervirens Toulon
Very nice indeed.
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