Blue Cathedral Bells Cup and Saucer Vine Seeds

Cobaea scandens

Also known as monastery bells, this quick-growing vine has 2" cup-shaped flowers that open a beautiful pale green and mature to violet purple. Sow near arbors, fences, pergolas, or trellises for a quick privacy screen and sweetly scented air. Pinch back tips to encourage branching and achieve desired height. Generally pest free. Grown as an annual although perennial in USDA zones 9 and warmer, and can eventually reach 70'. Can be grown in containers.

$3.49 ~1g (~13 seeds)
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Features

Family

Polemoniaceae

Native

Mexico

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

Plant Height

Plant Height

Vine

Flower Color

Flower Color

Blue

Bloom Season

Bloom Season

Midsummer to frost

Further Information

Plant Characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Good for Containers

About Blue Cathedral Bells Cup and Saucer Vine Seeds

Cobaea scandens

2" bell-shaped flowers open pale green and mature to violet purple.

Planting Vine

Plant Spacing

A group of 3 seeds every 24"–36"

Hardiness Zones

Hardiness Zones

10, 11, 12, 13, 9

Light Required

Light Required

Full sun to part shade

Plant Height

Plant Height

Vine

Planting Depth

Planting Depth

¼"–½"

Planting Details

Seed Depth ¼"–½"
Seed Spacing A group of 3 seeds every 24"–36"
Thinning When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 24"–36"
Germination 10–30 days
Start Indoors Recommended in cold climates. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°-75°F.
Direct Sow 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperatures are warm.

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  • Steph
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    12/30/25
    Soak and Start Early

    It took me two tries growing these to finally get to flowers, and they flowered late. But they are stunning and I will grow them again. This time I will start indoors very early, like, right after New Years.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
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    12/30/25

    Hey Steph,

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Blue Cathedral Bells Cup and Saucer Vine Seeds! We absolutely love your persistence and dedication - it's so rewarding to hear that you stuck with them and were rewarded with those stunning flowers! Your tip about starting indoors right after New Years is fantastic advice for other gardeners who want to try these beauties. We're thrilled that despite the challenges, you found them worth growing again. Thank you for sharing your growing success and helpful tips with us. Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Sharla
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9/20/25
    5 Stars

    I will look forward to these next year!

  • Paul N.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4/7/25
    5 Stars

    Planted 6 seeds, 6 came up and are growing like crazy

  • Monique M.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11/13/24
    5 Stars

    So far so good. Loving the growth process 😊

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
  • Cindy M.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9/30/24
    5 Stars

    I am always impressed with their seed selection. I am also pleasantly surprised to find a high count of seeds in many of the seed packets as well. I will definitely be ordering more seeds in the near future.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate

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