Coccinia palmata

200 (500)cm, a perennial climber from South Africa with a long, fleshy root. Makes dark green, heart shaped leaves with serrated margins and quite large, cream white flowers followed by most ornamental, egg shaped, bright orange red fruits. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Plants require a climbing aid, full sun and a winter minimum of some 12°C with watering reduced to a minimum. VII-IX.
10 seeds per package.