BLUE CUP AND SAUCER CATHEDRAL BELLS Cobaea scandens

Cobaea is an ornamental climber. The woody stems can reach 20 ft (6 m). In late summer to early spring, the large, bell-shaped flowers are borne profusely and singly along the stems with bright green, violet, or purple in colors.

Height: 20 ft (6 m)

Location: Sun or part sun

Bloom time: All season

Hardiness zones: 9-11, treat as annual in other areas

Seeds per pack: 5

Germination: These seeds are fairly easy to germinate! Start the seeds indoors, up to 6 weeks before that last spring frost. Place seeds just below the surface of a seed-start mix. Keep warm and moist until seedlings are established. Seeds germinate in about 4 weeks, and grow quickly after germination.