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Dutchman's Pipe | Aristolochia Littoralis | 10 seeds | Rare exotic plant

£4.99 GBP
£4.99 GBP
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Please find for sale 10 fresh Aristolochia Littoralis seeds, better known as Dutchman's Pipe. This ia a captivating and unique plant that has intrigued botanists and garden enthusiasts alike for centuries - in fact I rember my grandfather used to grow this in his greenhouse and I was amazed by the really cool flowers hanging down. This plant is very much under threat in its native environment but is popular with gardeners as an exotic, beautiful and fast growing climber.

Dutchman's Pipe is not fully frost hardy but will still grow well in sheltered UK conditions - simply ensure growing in a sunny, well drained spot and give the base a good mulch in winter and this vigorous climber will return in the spring. Ideal locations for this plant are sunny couryard gardens, city locations etc. Alternatively, grow in large pots which can be covered or brought in over winter.

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Sowing Instructions
  • Seeds benefit from a period to cold stratification to replicate natural conditions 
  • Soak seeds in a glass of water for 2 days
  • Mix seeds with a little damp (but not wet) compost and place in a small zip lock bag
  • Keep bag in fridge for 8 weeks
  • After cold stratification period, prepare a light free draining compost mix
  • Ensure compost if moist but not wet
  • Sow seeds on surface of the mix and gently press in to the surface to ensure good contact
  • Do not cover the seeds with compost
  • Cover loosely with a clear bag (to maintain humidity) and keep soil temperature circa 20-25c - a heat mat is ideal. 
  • Cool soils will significantly delay seed germination time and may inhibit germination completely. 
  • Germination is naturally erratic and can take from 3-10 weeks
  • Pot on when large enough to handle.
  • Grow on in slightly cooler conditions in good light but shaded from direct sunlight.  
  • Plant out once a good sze and soil is warm (mid May onwards)

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