Aristolochias

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. 

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
£15

Aristolochia sempervirens from 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.

Very nice indeed.

£15

Aristolochia sempervirens - small form

A form introduced originally I believe by Kevin Hughes, with very neat cordate, deeply veined dark green leaves and gold/brown flowers. Smaller overall than the Toulon form with a more compact habit. 

Ideal for scrambling among Mediterranean subshrubs. 

Fully hardy and easy here. 

£15