Overview
Aristolochia moupinensis is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Aristolochia, part of the Aristolochiaceae family, with evergreen, deciduous foliage. Aristolochia moupinensis grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include climbers, wall side borders and city and courtyard gardens.
About
Aristolochia moupinensis is a climbing cultivar within the Aristolochia genus, which includes both shrubs and herbaceous perennials often noted for their climbing habit. This cultivar can be evergreen or deciduous and thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspect. It prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. The genus is known for its distinctive flowers with an S-shaped calyx tube and typically heart-shaped or ovate leaves. Suitable for use as a climber in wall-side borders and city or courtyard gardens, it is hardy under UK conditions classified as H1b.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Aristolochia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1b
Plant details
Aristolochia moupinensis size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Climbers, Wall side borders, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Aristolochia moupinensis
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Aristolochia moupinensis?
Aristolochia moupinensis prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Aristolochia moupinensis need?
Aristolochia moupinensis grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Aristolochia moupinensis hardy in the UK?
Aristolochia moupinensis has an RHS hardiness rating of H1b, meaning it needs subtropical warmth of 10–15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Aristolochia moupinensis?
Seed, Softwood cuttings.
More in the Aristolochia genus
- Aristolochia arborea
- Aristolochia lindneri
- Aristolochia liukiuensis
- Aristolochia westlandii
- Aristolochia griffithii Mabiluo Strain