Snail Vine
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Cochliasanthus caracalla

Snail Vine

R60.00

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Snail vine is a twining vine that can climb up to 4.5 meters! This fast growing, magical vine produces interesting and fragrant creamy white, lavender and peach flowers from mid summer to autumn. When the flowers are pollinated, they produce long, green bean pods. In mild climates, the foliage is evergreen. Be sure to plant near a pillar, archway or trellis, somewhere where the beautiful, fragrant flowers can be enjoyed!

 

10 seeds per packet.

 

19 in stock

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    Life cycle:Perennial
    Climate:Thrives in high humidity and heat. Tolerates only a light frost. In cold areas, mulch heavily and they should grow again in spring. Alternatively treat as an annual, replanting in spring.
    Sowing guide:Direct sow in spring. Alternatively sow in trays and transplant after 4-6 weeks.
    Planting Season:Spring / Summer
    Germination guide:Snail vine seeds have a hard outer coat/shell that requires softening before sowing. Nick the outer shell lightly with a file or clippers, soak in warm water for 24 hours prior to sowing, then sow about 2 cm deep. Seeds will germinate in 10-20 days. Keep moist (not wet) until germination. Water seedlings often until they have established.
    Flowering time:From mid summer to autumn.
    Position:Full Sun / Part Shade
    Final height:300-450 cm
    Spacing:40 cm

    Growing Tips:

    Requires regular watering, a minimum of 6 hours full sun and warm weather.


    Whether you are growing flowers or vegetables or both, growing your own plants from seed, is one of the most rewarding things for any gardener and you don’t even need a green thumb to do it. With our guidance, it couldn’t be easier!

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