Giant Dutchman's Pipe Plant - Pack of 2

What You Will Receive: You will receive a pack of 2 vigorous Aristolochia gigantea starter plants, currently measuring 5-9 inches tall. These healthy, rooted vines are shipped ready to transplant, giving you an affordable head start on growing one of the world’s most spectacular flowering vines.

Stop-In-Your-Tracks Exotic Beauty: Transform your garden into a botanical curiosity cabinet. This vine produces massive, dinner-plate-sized flowers (up to 8 inches wide) in a stunning deep burgundy with intricate white netting. The bizarre, pouch-like shape creates a dramatic focal point that is guaranteed to spark conversation among guests.

A Sanctuary for Butterflies: Invite nature into your backyard. This plant is a critical host plant for Polydamas Swallowtail butterflies (and other Pipevine Swallowtails). Watch the complete lifecycle—from egg to caterpillar to butterfly—unfold right on your patio, making it a perfect educational addition for families and nature lovers.

Fast-Growing Privacy Screen: Create a lush, green wall in record time. The Giant Dutchman's Pipe is a vigorous climber that quickly covers trellises, fences, and arbors with large, heart-shaped leaves. It provides excellent shade and privacy, turning open, exposed patios into secluded tropical retreats.

Versatile Tropical Accent: Whether you live in the tropics or cooler climates, you can enjoy this exotic gem. It thrives outdoors year-round in USDA Zones 10-11. In cooler zones (4-9), it adapts perfectly to large containers that can be moved indoors or into a greenhouse during winter, allowing you to keep the tropical vibe alive.

Care & Guarantee: Unpack immediately. Shipped bare-root/semi-bare root with moisture gel to ensure eco-friendly, safe transit. Aristolochia vines are resilient but may drop leaves during shipping stress; this is normal and they will re-leaf quickly. We guarantee healthy arrival; please contact us with photos within 24 hours if issues arise.

Quick Care Tip: Plant in rich, well-draining soil. Provide a sturdy trellis immediately—this vine loves to climb! Water regularly to keep the soil moist, and place in a spot with partial sun to light shade for the best leaf quality and blooming.

Main Color: Burgundy/Purple/Maroon (Flowers), Green (Foliage)

Sun Exposure: Partial sun (4-6 hours), Partial shade (2-4 hours) - Prefers protection from harsh midday sun.

Blooming Period: Summer to Fall (Year-round in warm zones)

Moisture Needs: Regular watering (Keep soil consistently moist)

USDA Hardiness Zone Range: 10-11 (Perennial), 4-9 (Container Annual/Indoor)

Mature Height: In containers: 6-8 feet, In ground/vine: 15-20+ feet

Ideal Soil Type: Loam soil, Sandy soil, Rich organic potting mix, Well-draining