Generally hardy in sheltered positions. Fragrant flowers in summer, pale blue with prominent stamens. Exotic-looking climber. HP/HHP - Hardy perennial/Half hardy perennial. Climbs to 4.5m (15').

Highly exotic, fragrant flowers. Fruit can be eaten fresh or juiced.

Growing Information

Sow February-March under glass. Germination 21-42 days. Flowers June-September the following year.

Sowing Information

Sow February/March in a propagator on a windowsill or in a greenhouse in good quality, moist compost at approx. 20-25C, 6mm deep. Germination normally takes 3-6 weeks. As the seedlings develop, transplant them singly into 7.5cm pots. Re-pot to 15cm as the plants develop. Plant out in a very sheltered position, after carefully acclimatising to outdoor conditions, for flowering the following year.