{"product_id":"speckled-swan-gourd-seeds","title":"Speckled Swan Gourd Seeds (Lagenaria siceraria) Decorative heirloom gourd with elegant swan-shaped fruits and speckled skin; vigorous climbing vine ideal for trellises, crafts, and fall displays","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"514\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"514\"\u003eMinimum: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e5+ Seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"514\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"514\"\u003eDecorative Heirloom Gourd • Elegant Swan-Shaped Fruits • Vigorous Climbing Vine for Trellises, Crafts \u0026amp; Fall Displays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eBring timeless elegance and old-world charm to your garden with \u003cstrong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"603\"\u003eSpeckled Swan Gourd\u003c\/strong\u003e, a stunning heirloom variety prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"686\"\u003egracefully curved, swan-like necks\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"720\"\u003ebeautifully speckled skin\u003c\/strong\u003e. These gourds transform fences, arbors, and trellises into living works of art while producing eye-catching fruits perfect for \u003cstrong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eautumn décor, traditional crafts, and long-lasting displays\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eTerra Mater Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, we celebrate plants that connect beauty, history, and hands-on creativity — and Speckled Swan Gourd is a classic example of form meeting function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eAn Heirloom with Character \u0026amp; Grace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eSpeckled Swan Gourds are known for their:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eElegant, elongated necks resembling swans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eCreamy to pale green skins with natural speckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eUnique variation — no two gourds look exactly alike\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eStrong vines capable of covering large structures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eThis variety has been grown for generations for both its ornamental appeal and its usefulness in dried gourd crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003eLiving Garden Sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eFew plants make as dramatic a statement as swan gourds trained vertically. The vines climb vigorously, producing large leaves, showy white flowers, and hanging fruits that develop into graceful, sculptural forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eTrellises and arbors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eFences and pergolas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003eGarden entryways\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003eVertical accent planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eSeasonal garden displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003eAs the gourds mature and harden, they become natural art pieces ready for harvest and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003eFall Décor \u0026amp; 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