cobaea

Definitions

proper noun A genus of climbing plants, native of Mexico and South America. Cobaea scandens (called cup-and-saucer vine, monastery bells, or Mexican ivy) is a conservatory climber with large bell-shaped flowers.

noun Any of the genus Cobaea of climbing plants, native to Mexico and South America.

From the genus name.

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Frances, I enjoyed your purple-black and white show, here – and I envy you your cobaea, I tried fruitlessly for years to get them from seed.

Finally « Fairegarden 2009
Speaking of being too tall, the cobaea seedlings in the far left of the photo have outgrown the bamboo stakes and grab me as I come and go in the greenhouse/sunroom.

Early Or Late? « Fairegarden 2009
Gosh even the plants look malevolent especially the cobaea scandens Happy Halloween to you Frances – have a spooky one !

Hallowe’en Fun « Fairegarden 2009
Roses, bignonia and clemmies are on it along with the cobaea right now.

Finally « Fairegarden 2009
We are predicted heavy rain and gale force winds this weekend I enjoyed your early GBBD post and you have encouraged me to have another go at growing cobaea scandens next year

Will You Hang On … « Fairegarden 2009
I have made a note to send off for some cobaea seeds.

Searching For December Bloom Day « Fairegarden 2009
I fear for the hardiness of the cobaea and am starting seeds now.

Searching For December Bloom Day « Fairegarden 2009
I also like the cobaea; I hope it survives the winter.

Searching For December Bloom Day « Fairegarden 2009
The cobaea is really beautiful, I can see why you wanted to try.

Finally « Fairegarden 2009
As for the cobaea, it will be a real surprise if it regrows, but seeds were sown today from last year’s packet as a precaution.

Searching For December Bloom Day « Fairegarden 2009