Cathedral Bells "Cobea" - "European Mixture" An annual climbing plant, grows very rapidly, easily reaching great heights, producing white or violet bell shaped flowers which last from July to first frost. Spectacular blooms with a honey scent. Charming, 1 to 2-1/2" cup-like blossoms, each sitting on a large, green calyx "saucer." Well-drained, sandy soil that is not too fertile. Zones 9-10. Annual. This flower is a climber if supported, or otherwise trailing. It is perfect for hanging baskets or grown along a fence or trellis. The blooms are large, violet bell-shaped. Young flowers are musk scented and mature flowers are honey scented. Days to Germination 10 - 14, Grows Best in Sun/Partial Shade. After all danger of frost, sow in open ground well exposed. Needs light to sprout. Cover with 1/8 inch soil. For early bloom, start indoors. Needs cool weather to set buds. When plants are a few inches high, thin or transplant. Excellent for porches, trellises or fences. Use stout cord, on which vines may climb. If lush growth and no flowers, stop watering.

(FCO01-SS) Cathedral Bells "Cobea" European Mixture Large Packet $2.50

NOW AVAILAABLE! ~Cobea "Alba" White Cathedral Bells! ~ Cobaea scandens alba ~ Half-hardy Annual Climber Height: 12 feet, A spectacular climbing plant for the summer garden or the conservatory. This very choice creamy white form of Cathedral Bells or The Cup and Saucer Plant comes from Mexico and quickly grows to cover unsightly areas or a wall outdoors, where it can be treated as a summer annual. Alternatively it may be grown in the heated conservatory or greenhouse, where it will continue to flower for many years. Flowers summer. Climbing Height 10-20ft. Soak the seed for 2 hours in lukewarm water before sowing. Sow late winter to early spring at 65-75F in a good seed compost. Sow the seeds on their edge and just cover with compost. Keep soil damp but not wet, sealing in a polythene bag after sowing is helpful. Germination usually takes 21-30 days. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 5in pots and grow on in cooler conditions keeping them well watered. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost 24in apart in a sheltered spot in sun on ordinary well drained soil. (CA-SS) ~Cobea "Alba" White Cathedral Bells~ 10 seed $2.00

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