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CUP AND SAUCER VINE CUP & SAUCER VINE cobea scandens Branched tendrils at the end of each leaf allow this fast grower to climb unassisted. The flowers are quite exotic with their frilly green 'saucers' and mauve 'cups'. As it matures, the entire flower changes in colour from pale green to a deep, velvet blue. Named after a Spanish Jesuit missionary who lived in Mexico in the 1700's and collected botanical specimens; "scandens" refers to the plant's climbing habit Type: Annual Light: sun Soil: well-drained, sandy with plenty of water. Spacing: 60 cm Height: 300 cm Season: summer to frost Propagation: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Germinate @ 25C. Cover seeds lightly. (No direct seeding) SEED COUNT: Approx. 30 |
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