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Pelican Flower

Aristolochia Grandiflora

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Overview

Aristolochia grandiflora, or Pelican Flower, is a striking vine known for its immense, peculiar flowers that can reach up to 12 inches across. It exhibits a heart-shaped, mottled maroon and creamy white bloom with a pronounced curved “beak,” giving it a pelican-like appearance. Thriving in warm climates, it favors part shade. Handle with care; all parts are toxic and may attract pollinators like flies with its distinctive scent.

Sun Deep Shade, Full, HalfWater High, MediumZones 4–8Climate Subtropical
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — is a striking vine known for its immense
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — It exhibits a heart-shapedPelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — Thriving in warm climates, it favors part shadePelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — peculiar flowers that can reach up to 12 inches acrossPelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — is a striking vine known for its immensePelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — resembling the striking plumage of a pelicanPelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — which can measure up to 10 inches across when fully open+78

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Full, Half
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Aristolochiaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — mottled maroon and creamy white bloom with a pronounced curved ‚Äúbeak,‚Äù giving it a pelican-like appearance
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — It exhibits a heart-shaped
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — Thriving in warm climates, it favors part shade
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — peculiar flowers that can reach up to 12 inches across
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — is a striking vine known for its immense
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — resembling the striking plumage of a pelican
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — which can measure up to 10 inches across when fully open
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — This perennial vine is widely recognized for its sizable
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — Handle with care; all parts are toxic and may attract pollinators like flies with its distinctive scent
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — is a distinctive and captivating plant that is sure to become a conversation piece in any landscape design
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — scientifically known as Aristolochia grandiflora
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — These remarkable blooms exhibit a heart-shaped form and present a mottled pattern of maroon
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — which can reach a length of 10 to 20 feet
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — moist conditions that mimic its native tropical habitat
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — Ample support is required to accommodate the vine's vigorous climbing habit
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — hence its common name.<br><br>Originating from Central America
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — Aristolochia grandiflora thrives in USDA hardiness zones 10 to 12
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — heart-shaped leaves provide a lush
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — making it a unique highlight in any client's garden
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — it is crucial to consider its need for a humid microclimate and partial shade to full sun exposure
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — While the blooms are indeed spectacular
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — pungent odor that attracts their natural pollinators
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — The soil should be rich, well-draining, and kept consistently moist
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — verdant backdrop for the dramatic flowers.<br><br>When incorporating the Pelican Flower into a garden design

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