Aristolochia durior
Aristolochia durior
Aristolochia durior
Dutchman's Pipe, Big Sarsaparilla, Broad-leaved Birthwort, Pipe Vine, Wild Ginger
Initially quite fragile upon arrival, it grew really well last year (2022), reaching almost 2 meters (7 feet) in height! However, it got infested with thrips in the spring (the only plant on the entire terrace! Was it delivered with them...??) which devastated its leaves, and it almost completely withered in the summer! Despite all that, it managed to produce several small flowers that resemble carnivorous plant flowers, all 'skin' with purplish spots. It was quite nice. But considering the damage, I cut it down to ground level at the beginning of autumn, and to my surprise, for the past 3 weeks (April), it has been resurrecting itself, with 3 new stems emerging from the ground and growing rapidly! This time, I have planted a vigorous climbing knotweed above it to provide some shade, and I will probably apply a preventive treatment for thrips, just in case, as it is said that they hibernate in the soil...
Charlz, 22/04/2023
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Description
Aristolochia durior is a climbing plant with abundant and lush foliage that is its main attraction. It adds a unique exotic touch to the garden. Its heart-shaped leaves, in a dark and glossy green shade, dress the walls or cascade from their supports from May to November.
Its uniquely shaped and modestly sized flowers have earned it the nickname Dutchman's pipe. They are particularly discreet, and get lost in the foliage. The flowers are green veined with yellow and ends with lips of a dark brown, almost black.
This Aristolochia loses its foliage in winter but it is hardy. One plant can cover 8 to 10 m² : it is perfect for greening a wall, or a fence, or adding volume to a sparsely covered climbing plant.
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Botanical data
Aristolochia
durior
Aristolachiaceae
Dutchman's Pipe, Big Sarsaparilla, Broad-leaved Birthwort, Pipe Vine, Wild Ginger
Aristolochia macrophylla
South America
Planting and care
Aristolochia durior can tolerate any well-drained soil, which is not too chalky and rather rich, as long as it is well watered during the driest periods of the year. However, it benefits from the addition of compost and potting soil. It can be planted in indirect sunlight or in partial shade (avoiding the hottest hours of the day). Pruning Aristolochia is only necessary to keep it contained. It requires a trellis (a lattice or cables) as it cannot climb on a smooth support like ivy does. It is slightly toxic if ingested.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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