Rhodochiton astrosanguineus

Rhodochiton atrosanguineus

Purple bell vine

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Flowers
Flowers

Plant does not flower in January

Plant does not flower in February

Plant does not flower in March

Plant does not flower in April

Plant does not flower in May

Plant does flower in June

Plant does flower in July

Plant does flower in August

Plant does flower in September

Plant does flower in October

Plant does not flower in November

Plant does not flower in December

  • Botanical name: Rhodochiton atrosanguineus
  • Common name: Purple bell vine
  • Family: Plantaginaceae
  • Plant Type: Perennial
Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

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.

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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).

How to grow Rhodochiton atrosanguineus

  • Plant size

    3m height

    60cm spread

  • Aspect

    South facing, west facing

  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Hardiness: Half hardy
  • Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist

Plant calendar

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Sow
Sow

Do not Sow in January

Do not Sow in February

Do Sow in March

Do Sow in April

Do Sow in May

Do not Sow in June

Do not Sow in July

Do not Sow in August

Do not Sow in September

Do not Sow in October

Do not Sow in November

Do not Sow in December

Plant
Plant

Do not Plant in January

Do not Plant in February

Do not Plant in March

Do not Plant in April

Do Plant in May

Do Plant in June

Do not Plant in July

Do not Plant in August

Do not Plant in September

Do not Plant in October

Do not Plant in November

Do not Plant in December

Flowers
Flowers

Plant does not flower in January

Plant does not flower in February

Plant does not flower in March

Plant does not flower in April

Plant does not flower in May

Plant does flower in June

Plant does flower in July

Plant does flower in August

Plant does flower in September

Plant does flower in October

Plant does not flower in November

Plant does not flower in December

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:

No reported toxicity to Birds

No reported toxicity to Cats

No reported toxicity to Dogs

No reported toxicity to Horses

No reported toxicity to Livestock

No reported toxicity to People

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