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Rhodochiton atrosanguineus

purple bell vine

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The purple bell vine has delightful rose-red calyces with eye-catching, pendulous tubular dark purple flowers hanging beneath like bell clappers. Usually grown as an annual, this beautiful perennial vine has heart-shaped leaves and is a charming addition to summer planting schemes or as a potted feature plant in a conservatory.

How to care for Rhodochiton atrosanguineus:

Plants should be trained up support as they develop. Keep moist and weed free especially in containers. Trim back and overwinter outdoor plants indoors or in a greenhouse.

Sowing instructions:

Sow thinly in trays of seed compost, cover lightly with sieved compost, firm gently and keep moist. Cover with glass, polythene or propagator lid. Keep at approx. 15-20°C, germination may be slow and erratic. Seedlings typically appear after 14-42 days. Remove cover when seedlings appear and when large enough, transplant to individual 7.5cm or 9cm pots. Stand seedlings outside for a few days late May to acclimatise (avoiding frosts). Transplant 60cm apart in flowering position.
Flowering period:
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Eventual height:
3m
Eventual spread:
0.5m
Position:

Full sun

Rate of growth:

Fast-growing

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost

Hardiness:

Frost tender

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approx 10 seeds
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