The "Calico flower" is a tender evergreen vine with most intriguing flowers and beautiful bright green heart shaped leaves which grow closely together to create a dense mass of foliage. In summer the vine produces quantities of 3 inch greenish-white flowers which have a s-curved tubular shape, flared at the mouth, resembling a 19th century Dutchman's pipe. The inside of the mouth is covered with a purplish-brown pattern reminiscent of calico fabric hence its name. Winged seeds are borne in dry capsules that split like small parachutes. In the wild these plants are important food sources fo ... Learn More

Aristolochia grandiflora is an exotic tropical vine renowned for its extraordinary, curvaceous flowers that evoke the image of a giant, ornate pipe or pelican’s beak. The blossoms, marked by subtle veining and warm, earthy hues, create a dramatic focal point as they dangle gracefully from lush, heart-shaped foliage. With a faint, intriguing fragrance that lures specialized pollinators such as flies and beetles, this ornamental climber adds a touch of mystery and bold tropical charm to pergolas, trellises, or garden walls. Its vigorous growth and distinctive appearance make it a prized addition ... Learn More

These elegant and unusual climbers bear large, yellow-throated flowers which are intricately marked with reddish-purple and take the form of a "Sherlock Holmes' pipe", and grow from the leaf axils. Once established they are very long-lived. ... Learn More

This tall, hairless slender twiner, native to Brazil, bears extremely outrageous, almost sensuous blooms, which are patterned with a rippling network of burgundy, red, and purple over a creamy-yellow background, the two lips giving an impression of a gaping mouth, the species name 'ringens' meaning snarling in Latin. This rugged and robust vine will also do well in a container with regular watering. If you happen to be going there on holiday, the roots of this plant are well known as an antidote for snake bites in New Granada. But please do not rely on this cure......... ... Learn More

Aristolochia saccata is a species within the Aristolochiaceae family, first described by Nathaniel Wallich in 1830. Due to limited available information, specific details regarding its morphology, habitat, and distribution are scarce. The genus Aristolochia comprises both evergreen and deciduous lianas and herbaceous perennials, often characterized by their distinctive flower structures. Members of this genus are known for their unique pollination mechanisms, typically involving trap-like flowers that temporarily capture insects to facilitate pollination. ... Learn More