Overview
Aristolochia westlandii is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Aristolochia, part of the Aristolochiaceae family, with evergreen, deciduous foliage. Aristolochia westlandii 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 westlandii is a species of plant in the family Aristolochiaceae. It is native to southeastern China, in valley forests in Hong Kong and Guangdong Province at an elevation of 300 to 800 metres (980 to 2,620 ft). The leaves are long, narrow and pointed (12–20 centimetres [4.7–7.9 in]). The flowers are bent tubes from 10–15 centimetres (3.9–5.9 in) long that grow from the base of a leaf. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and loam soil. In UK gardens it needs subtropical warmth and glass protection in the UK (RHS H1b). Suggested uses include climbers, wall side borders and city and courtyard gardens. It tolerates neutral soils, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing, west-facing and east-facing aspects. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Provide support.
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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 westlandii 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 westlandii
- 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 westlandii?
Aristolochia westlandii prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Aristolochia westlandii need?
Aristolochia westlandii grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Aristolochia westlandii hardy in the UK?
Aristolochia westlandii 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 westlandii?
Seed, Softwood cuttings.
More in the Aristolochia genus
- Aristolochia arborea
- Aristolochia lindneri
- Aristolochia liukiuensis
- Aristolochia griffithii Mabiluo Strain
- Aristolochia moupinensis