Aristolochia gigantea

Also Known As

Aristolochia clypeata
Aristolochia sylvicola 'Standl'
Brazilian Dutchman's Pipe
Calico Flower
Giant Dutchman's Pipe
Giant Pelican Flower

Plant type

vine

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 3'-15'

planting zones

10a-12

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Aristolochia gigantea plant details

Aristolochia gigantea is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen vine with green foliage. In fall and summer burgundy and purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aristolochia gigantea

Plant type: vine
Plant family: aristolochiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 15 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: heart-shaped leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aristolochia gigantea

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An amazing tropical climber that inspires a sense of awe in all that behold its beauty. Even in partial sun, this Brazilian vine displays large, heart-shaped leaves and unique flowers. Ivory veining against a burgundy velvet background with long tubular flowers reminds us of its coined name"Dutchman's Pipes."

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Gigantic 12" burgundy and cream blooms are a real conversation piece! This is a fast growing perennial vine. Very unusual and often sought after by collectors.

By: Almost Eden

Aristolochia gigantea is also called Giant Pelican Flower and Giant Dutchman's Pipe. The vine is easy to grow and very vigorous. While officially hardy to zone 10 and warmer, we've given ours a few frosts with no trouble at all. Technically, it is safe to 27f. Up north, we grow it in a large pot on the back porch and bring it in to a light window for the winter after cutting it back a bit. In the warm months it is constantly rewarding us with the huge, unusual blooms with great colors. Each flower has one day in which it smells like a lemon. While it isn't overpowering, with so many flowers in blooms at once, it is always noticed when walking by. Down south it may be safely grown outdoors in the ground where it will bloom much longer each year. Bloom Season: April to Nov. Origin: Panama.

By: Brushwood Nursery

The flowers of this dramatic tropical Dutchman's Pipe will certainly provoke some tintillating conversation. It presents itself with a very suggestive bud, which later opens to reveal large heart shaped maroon flowers irregularly veined in white. Grows to 3-4' in containers, and to 20' in the ground in areas with a long hot growing season.