Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Also known as cathedral bells, Cobaea scandens is a vigorous vine, native to tropical America, where it grows as a woody perennial.The flowers are typically blue and thrive in the greenhouse or conservatory, but may also be grown as an annual in a sunny border or patio. Given the right conditions indoors, Cobaea scandens can flower all year long.

Cobaea scandens f. alba has clear white flowers. It's a rampant climber, and will quickly scramble up a trellis or obelisk. For best results grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, or in containers on the patio or in the greenhouse or conservatory. If protected from frost in winter, Cobaea scandens f. alba may survive, and could even continue flowering. It makes an excellent cut flower.

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Cobaea and wildlife

Cobaea has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Cobaea poisonous?

Cobaea has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Cobaea scandens
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