Cathedral Bells- Violet

Description

Cathedral Bells Violet is a stunning climbing vine renowned for its dramatic violet bell-shaped flowers. Its vigorous growth, coupled with the captivating color of its blooms, creates an eye-catching vertical display in gardens, trellises, and fences. This plant is perfect for those looking to add a touch of elegance, fragrance, and height to their landscapes.

Features:

Rich Violet Flowers: The plant produces beautiful, large bell-shaped flowers in a rich shade of violet, adding a vibrant pop of color to your garden.

Fragrant: Cathedral Bells emit a sweet and delightful fragrance, making them perfect for adding a pleasant scent to garden spaces.

Climbing Vine: This fast-growing vine quickly covers structures like trellises, fences, or arbors, making it ideal for vertical gardening.

Attracts Pollinators: The flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, creating a lively garden ecosystem.

Long Blooming Season: Blooms profusely from late spring to fall, providing long-lasting color and interest.

Specifications:

Plant Type: Perennial (in USDA zones 9-11) or annual (in cooler climates)

Flower Color: Deep violet with a striking bell-shape

Height: 10-20 feet (3-6 meters)

Spread: 3-6 feet (1-2 meters)

Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

Season: Blooms from late spring to fall

Hardiness: USDA zones 9-11 (considered an annual in cooler zones)

Planting Depth: Plant seeds about ¼ inch (6 mm) deep

Spacing: Space plants 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) apart

Germination Time: 7-14 days

Uses: Ideal for arbors, fences, trellises, and garden walls.

Growing Tips:

Sowing: Start seeds indoors about 4-6 weeks before the last frost, or directly sow outside after the danger of frost has passed.

Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods, but ensure proper drainage to avoid waterlogging.

Training: Provide plant supports like trellises or fences, as Cathedral Bells naturally climb and twirl around available structures.

Pruning: Prune back after flowering to encourage new growth and maintain a tidy look.