Cup and Saucer Vine 'Alba'

The Cup and Saucer Vine is a magnificent and fast-growing annual climber that adds dramatic flair to UK gardens. Its large, bell-shaped flowers, initially greenish and maturing to a beautiful purple, are distinctively held within a leafy 'saucer' or calyx. Though technically a tender perennial, it is best grown as an annual in the UK, sown indoors in early spring. This vigorous climber requires full sun, fertile, well-drained soil, and robust support like a trellis or pergola. It provides quick coverage and an exotic touch, flowering profusely from mid-summer until the first frosts, captivating with its unique and stunning blooms.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil.

Hardiness: H2 — down to 1°C.

Flowering: Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.