{"product_id":"aristolochia-macrophylla","title":"Aristolochia macrophylla","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAristolochia macrophylla\u003c\/strong\u003e, the classic \u003cstrong\u003eDutchman's Pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most striking foliage climbers you can grow outdoors in the UK. This vigorous, fully hardy \u003cstrong\u003edutchmans pipe vine\u003c\/strong\u003e clothes walls, pergolas and arches in a curtain of huge, overlapping, heart-shaped leaves, some as broad as a dinner plate, creating a lush, almost tropical green screen in a remarkably short time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name comes from the curious early-summer flowers. Tucked beneath the foliage in June and July, each bloom is shaped like a little curved smoking pipe, mottled in yellow-green and purple-brown. They are a real talking point for anyone who takes the time to lift a leaf and look. For the rest of the season this \u003cstrong\u003edutchman's pipe plant\u003c\/strong\u003e earns its place on sheer architectural foliage alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the great virtues of \u003cstrong\u003eAristolochia macrophylla\u003c\/strong\u003e is its tolerance of shade. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is happy on north, east and west-facing walls where many flowering climbers sulk. Give it a strong support to twine through, as mature plants are heavy and can climb 8-10 m. It suits any reasonable garden soil, whether chalk, clay, loam or sand, provided it stays moist but well drained, and it copes with frosts to around -15C, so no winter protection is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-twining, no tying-in needed once started\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for fast screening and shady aspects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeciduous, with fresh foliage each spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lived and easy once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant into well-prepared, enriched soil, water deeply through the first two summers, and prune in late winter to keep it within bounds. Please note that all parts contain aristolochic acid and are toxic if eaten, so wear gloves when handling and site it away from pets and livestock. Whether you are searching for \u003cstrong\u003eAristolochia macrophylla UK\u003c\/strong\u003e stock or simply want a bold, low-fuss climber for a difficult wall, this is a superb choice. Each plant we send out is nursery-grown, well rooted and carefully selected to establish quickly in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"17cm","offer_id":57810282938751,"sku":"ARISMAC17","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/aristolochia-macrophylla","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}