Bring vertical beauty and vibrant color to your garden with Purple Cathedral Bells (Cobaea Scandens) seeds, a fast-growing climber known for its bell-shaped purple flowers that attract hummingbirds and pollinators. These heirloom seeds are perfect for trellises, fences, pergolas, and container displays, offering low-maintenance, long-lasting blooms for home gardeners.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Annual or tender perennial climbing plant
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Bloom Color: Deep purple, bell-shaped flowers
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Growth Habit: Vigorous climber
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Height: 8 – 12 feet (supports or trellis recommended)
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Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Preference: Well-drained, fertile soil
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Garden Use: Trellises, fences, pergolas, containers, and ornamental climbing displays
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Seed Type: Open-pollinated, heirloom, non-GMO
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Special Traits: Hummingbird-attracting, fast-growing, low-maintenance
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors 8 – 10 weeks before the last frost or outdoors after frost risk has passed.
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Seed Depth: Lightly cover seeds with 1/4 inch of soil; scarification or soaking overnight can improve germination.
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Spacing: Space seedlings 12 – 18 inches apart; provide support for climbing.
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Watering: Keep soil moist during germination; water moderately once seedlings are established.
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Germination Period: 14 – 28 days under warm, bright conditions.
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Maintenance: Provide trellis or support; prune lightly if necessary to maintain shape and encourage blooms.