Aristolochia gigantea

{{{name}}} Aristolochia gigantea	Giant Dutchman's Pipe
	Habit: Vine Height: ⇕ 5m (18ft) Width: ⇔ 5m (18ft) Lifespan: ⌛ Perennial Origin: ✈ Brazil, Costa Rica, Panama Poisonous: ☠ {{{poisonous}}}	Exposure: ☼ Sun, Indoors Water: ◍ regular Features: ✓ Massive flowers Hardiness: ☃ Frost sensitive Bloom: ❀ {{{bloom}}} USDA Zones: 10-12 Sunset Zones: {{{sunset_zones}}}
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Aristolochia gigantea (Brazilian Dutchman's Pipe, Pelican Flower; syn. Aristolochia sylvicola Standl.) is an evergreen, fast growing vine, native to Brazil.

Cultivation

Propagation

Cuttings for true clones.

Varieties

Aristolochia gigantea 'Pelican Flower' - Even in partial sun, this Brazilian vine displays large, heart-shaped leaves and unique flowers. Ivory veining against a burgundy velvet background with long tubular flowers reminds us of its coined name"Dutchman’s Pipes."

Aristolochia gigantea 'Brasiliensis' - Spectacular flowers, up to 1 foot long (30 cm), this species from Brazil is huge. Each flower displays an intricate pattern of white and mottled reddish-brown. Draw close to it and smell its lemon scent. With a little training, it can be contained to a limited space, such as a hanging basket.