Cobaea scandens f. alba

Also Known As

Cobaea scandens 'Alba'
White Cup and Saucer Vine

Plant type

perennial, vine, annual / biennial

size

H: 10'-25'
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

9a-11

Cobaea scandens f. alba plant details

Cobaea scandens f. alba is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial vine with burgundy and green foliage. In fall and summer chartreuse, green and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cobaea scandens f. alba

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial vine
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen burgundy and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 10 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse, green and white blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cobaea scandens f. alba

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Chartreuse green buds open wide into handsome, creamy-white flowers flushed with the palest of green tints. The flowers are lovely grown on trellises and arbors, blooming from midsummer until hard freeze.

By: Select Seeds

One of our favorite vines, but with a twist! Emerging from showy lime buds, enchanting white blushed lime green bells up to 3.5” across display long prominent stamens. Fast & vigorous, this workhorse native to Mexico can easily grow to 25’ in one season, ideal for covering a chain link fence or unsightly view. Flowering like crazy, it slows down in Winter (maybe), inviting much admiration from neighbors & hummingbirds! Average to rich soil. Cut back in Winter to keep it looking fresh. Sweetly sophisticated planted near white or yellow climbing roses.