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Botanical Name
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Aristolochia gigantea
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Description
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Also known as Dutchman's pipe, a name given for the unusual curved pipe shaped blooms. The blooms have a greenish yellow stem and end with a purple bowl. Flowers on this vigorous growing vine appear in late spring early summer. Fast growth makes this well suited as a cover for arbors trellises, pillars and posts.
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Exposure
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Full to Part Sun
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Height x Width
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30-40', spreading
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Water
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Water regularly until established.
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Zones
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Zones 4-10
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Fertilization
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Fertilize in early spring and again in early fall with a well balanced fertilizer. Follow label instructions.
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Pruning
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Prune as needed to control spread.
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PC #
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CsNH13016
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