Cobaea scandens

( koh - BEE - uh )

At-A-Glance Information

Commonly referred to as Cup-And-Saucer Vine, this perennial vine is usually grown as an annual, and needs full sun and regular water. It is native to Mexico, and grows vigorously to reach 25 feet tall in just one season. Bell shaped flowers emerge green and mature to purple or white. This vine can climb rough surfaces with no additional support needed. Blooms from spring to autumn when mature, and in midsummer in the first year. This vine grows best in zones 24, H1 and H2 as a perennial and in zones 3-23 as an annual. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Caring for Cobaea scandens

Start seeds indoors in 4 inch pots. First notch the seeds with a knife and then press into moistened potting mix. Barely cover the seeds and keep the soil moist but not wet as seedlings develop. Transplant seedlings to a warm sunny location when the weather warms up in summer. Give plants protection from strong winds. 

Propagation

Problems and Pests

Gallery

Camellias are great candidates to be grown as container plants on your patio.
A field of thea sinensis
Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira'

Videos

A video all about growing camellias successfully
Propagating camellias

Resources

The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 255, Cobaea scandens
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