Botanical Interests Cathedral Bells Cup and Saucer Vine Seeds
Best fast-growing climber for gardeners wanting fragrant, vertical privacy screens.
This fast-growing vine is the ultimate quick fix for blank fences and bare trellises, offering dramatic, color-shifting blooms that smell as good as they look. It demands a bit of patience to get established, but once it takes hold, you get an instant, fragrant privacy screen that thrives in containers or the ground.
$3.49
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking exotic, dramatic focal points for their landscape
- Homeowners needing fast-growing privacy screens or vertical garden coverage
- Eco-conscious gardeners wanting to attract hummingbirds and beneficial pollinators
Who should skip it
- Gardeners without existing sturdy trellises or structural support systems
- Impatient growers preferring seeds with rapid, effortless germination rates
- Gardeners looking for low-maintenance, permanent perennial garden additions
Performance breakdown
Growth Rate
Aggressive climbing habit covers fences and trellises with impressive speed.
Visual Impact
Unique bell-shaped blooms offer a striking color shift from green to violet.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to container gardening or expansive vertical garden installations.
Maintenance Ease
Naturally pest-resistant nature simplifies care for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Fragrance Profile
Subtle, sweet scent adds a pleasant sensory layer to outdoor living spaces.
Climate Adaptability
Thrives as a perennial only in warmer zones, requiring annual replanting elsewhere.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Cobaea scandens
Family
Polemoniaceae
Native
Mexico
Hardiness
Perennial in USDA zones 9 and warmer, otherwise grown as an annual.
Exposure
Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period
Midsummer to frost
Plant Dimensions
24"-36" wide and 10'-70' tall, climbing vine
Variety Info
2" bell-shaped flowers open pale green and mature to violet purple.
Seed Type
Non-GMO
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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