Purple Bell Vine, Rhodochiton volubile, Maurandia atrosanguineum, Lophospermum atrosanguineum, Rhodochiton atrosanguineum
Exotic-looking, Rhodochiton atrosanguineus (Purple Bell Vine) is a tender perennial climber with heart-shaped leaves and a profusion of pendant flowers reminiscent of those of a fushia. Produced in succession from late spring to the first frosts, the blooms are quite lovely. Hanging from bright purple-red, bell-shaped calyces, are long, tubular blood-red to purple petal tubes. After pollination, the tubes will fall away but the sepals will expand and turn greenish to rose-red and look elegant for weeks. Held on long petioles, the pale green heart-shape leaves, 3 in. long (7 cm), are adorned with purple edges. They coil around any support. Free-flowering, Purple Bell Vine requires little care. In frost-prone areas, this fast-growing climber can be grown outdoors as an annual.
| Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
2 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Climbers, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 10' - 12' (3m - 3.7m) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls And Fences |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
2 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Climbers, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 10' - 12' (3m - 3.7m) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls And Fences |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
How many Rhodochiton atrosanguineus (Purple Bell Vine) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhodochiton atrosanguineus (Purple Bell Vine) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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