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Rhodochiton atrosanguineum (Purple bell vine)
1 hour care
per year
per year
3m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Rhodochiton atrosanguineum
Other names
Purple bell vine, Purple bellerine, Purple bells, Rhodochiton volubilis, Rhodochiton atrosanguineus
Genus
Rhodochiton Rhodochiton
Species
R. atrosanguineum - R. atrosanguineum is a fast-growing, tender twining, herbaceous climber. It has heart-shaped leaves flushed with red and from mid-summer to early autumn, bears pendant purple-pink flowers.
Rhodochiton atrosanguineum is: Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Purple, Pink in Summer; Purple, Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Rhodochiton atrosanguineum (Purple bell vine) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Conservatory, Containers, Sub-Tropical, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in a sheltered spot in full sun against a wall or support. Can be grown in a glasshouse or conservatory where space allows as a permanent plant, otherwise outdoors as an annual.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Rhodochiton atrosanguineum
Other names
Purple bell vine, Purple bellerine, Purple bells, Rhodochiton volubilis, Rhodochiton atrosanguineus
Genus
Rhodochiton Rhodochiton
Species
R. atrosanguineum - R. atrosanguineum is a fast-growing, tender twining, herbaceous climber. It has heart-shaped leaves flushed with red and from mid-summer to early autumn, bears pendant purple-pink flowers.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Purple, Pink in Summer; Purple, Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Rhodochiton atrosanguineum (Purple bell vine) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Conservatory, Containers, Sub-Tropical, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in a sheltered spot in full sun against a wall or support. Can be grown in a glasshouse or conservatory where space allows as a permanent plant, otherwise outdoors as an annual.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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