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Rhodochiton atrosanguineus
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Purple bell vinePerennialFamily: Plantaginaceae
- Height: 3mSpread: 60cm
- Half hardy
Flower colour:
Purple
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Soil
Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
A fascinating tender climber from Mexico, Purple bell vine, Rhodochiton atrosanguineus, bears long dangling flowers resembling drop earrings, from midsummer to autumn. Each flower is composed of a long, slender, purple-black tube growing out of a chalice-shaped mauve calyx. The plants are useful for covering trellis or arches, or adding interest to the bare base of other climbers.
Grow Rhodochiton atrosanguineus in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. It's best grown as an annual in the UK, with new plants easily raised from seed. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
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Rhodochiton ‘Atrosanguineus’ and wildlife
Rhodochiton ‘Atrosanguineus’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Rhodochiton ‘Atrosanguineus’ poisonous?
Rhodochiton ‘Atrosanguineus’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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