Aristolochia

Aristolochias, of the Aristolochia genus and the Aristolochiaceae family, are known for over three hundred species of climbing plants of all sizes, deciduous or evergreen, most often perennial with tuberous roots. The most cultivated ones are the Aristolochia macrophylla (durior) native to North America, appreciated for its large lush heart-shaped leaves, hardy enough to withstand our winters in the ground, the Aristolochia clematis, or the giant Aristolochia gigantea, a Brazilian collector's plant that some experienced gardeners manage to cultivate in a greenhouse or heated conservatory. Resolutely exotic, Aristolochia bear curious siphon-shaped flowers in plum, yellow and brown shades, sometimes speckled and spectacular depending on the species. The species cultivated in the ground in our gardens need fertile and fresh soils and sunny or semi-shaded exposures. When they thrive, these climbing plants can become formidable competitors for neighbouring plants.

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