Phaseolus caracalla - seeds
Phaseolus caracalla - seeds
Phaseolus caracalla
Snail Vine, Corkscrew Vine
No seeds have germinated, even though they were placed in germination under a greenhouse.
annemarie, 20/10/2018
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Description
The Corkscrew Flower is a plant from the Bean family (Fabaceae) whose general appearance is quite similar to climbing beans. Phaseolus caracalla or Vigna caracalla is a fast-growing climber distinguished by the spiral shape of its flowers, which have earned it the common names of Corkscrew Flowers or Snail Bean. The name Caracole Bean comes from the Spanish word "caracol" which means snail.
Native to the tropical zone of South America, the Corkscrew Flower is a tender perennial plant that prefers temperatures above 15°C (59°F) to thrive. It can be grown as an annual plant in open ground or in a pot to be brought indoors in a greenhouse, conservatory, or a bright room in the house for winter.
Its evergreen foliage is composed of 15 cm (6in) long, medium green, palmate leaves. Its twining stems wrap around their support (to be provided at the time of planting) and can reach up to 6 m (20ft) high and spread up to 2 m (7ft) wide.
The 3 to 5 cm (1 to 2in) flowers are pink, white, or yellow. They have a butterfly-like shape and a curious spiral form. The flowers are borne in axillary clusters that are 10 to 30 cm (4 to 12in) long and appear from July to September, longer if the weather is mild.
The flowers are followed by fruits like beans. The pods are 15 to 18 cm (6 to 7in) long and have an almost round cross-section. The 'beans' are eaten in South America.
This unique plant will be perfect for creating an exuberant exotic decoration in the garden or on the terrace and balcony.
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Botanical data
Phaseolus
caracalla
Fabaceae - Papillonaceae
Snail Vine, Corkscrew Vine
South America
Planting and care
For use as a perennial plant in a pot, the seeds can be sown all year round. For use in the garden as an annual plant, sow from March to April.
Before sowing your seeds, soak them for 2 hours in a bowl of warm water to aid germination.
Use 7 cm (3in) pots and good quality soil, sifted on the surface to ensure the seed makes contact. Before sowing, lightly tamp down the soil. Sow your seeds 1 cm (0in) deep. Cover the seeds with a sprinkling of soil or vermiculite, lightly tamp down and water generously with a fine rose. Place your seed tray in a well-lit area, without direct sunlight, at a temperature of 21°C (69.8°F) to 25°C (77°F). Lower the temperature at night to 20°C (68°F) to help germination. The seeds will take 14 to 30 days to germinate. As soon as the seedlings appear, you can lower the temperature to between 15 and 20°C (59 and 68°F).
When the plants are large enough to be handled, transplant them into 12cm (5in) pots. Keep the soil moist but not wet. Gradually acclimatise them to a temperature of 15°C (59°F) for 15 days before planting in their final position.
By the end of May or the beginning of June, the temperature will be warm enough in the garden to plant out your young plants. Choose a sunny location and add a good amount of compost to each planting hole. Space your plants 1.50m (5ft) apart.
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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).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
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 planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
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.
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