This evergreen climber has slender woody twining stems that form a dense cover.  It has a large mid green heart shaped leaves and the large purplish brown hooded flowers appear solitary amongst the foliage during summer followed by a capsule fruit.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12 

Aristolochia gigantea is naturally found in Central America from Panama to south-east Brazil growing along forest margins commonly associated with water courses.  

It prefers a well drained moderately fertile, organic rich moist soil in an open sunny to semi shaded position and is drought and frost tender.

The Dutchman's Pipe is grown for its flowers and climbing habit. It is grown on wire fences or over structures for screening or for shade, and is planted in containers, under glass in cool climates. This twiner is suitable for coastal or inland regions establishing in 2 to 3 years and is moderately long lived. It is also planted in rainforest settings and is grown as curiosity for its flowers. ID 3036

Aristolochia (ah-RIS-toh-LOH-kee-ah) gigantea (gi-GAN-tee-ah)

Aristolochiaceae (ah-RIS-toh-LOH-kee-AY-see-ee)