Rhodochiton atrosanguinea 'Bell Vine
Short code: 19646
Height:
150cm/60"
Description:
A rapid growing climber producing masses for flowers. The small parasol shaped fuchsia pink calyx have black/purple flowers within them. Excellent for pergolas and trellises.
Common name: Chinese Bell Vine| Sowing/Growing information | |
| Sowing | Sow from late winter to early spring on to moist compost.Seal in a polythene bag until after germination.Transplant when large enough to handle into 8cm (3in) pots and grow on in cooler conditions.Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost. |
| Growing | Transplant when large enough to handle into 8cm (3in) pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Pot up finally into 13cm (5in) pots. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 23cm (9in) apart in a sunny spot in deep moist, moderately rich soil. Alternatively, pot up into 20cm (8in) pots and train up canes in a cold greenhouse where it will flower well into the autumn. |
| Flowering Period | July-frost |
| Hardiness | Half Hardy Annual |
| Classification | |
| Product | Seeds |
| Genus | Rhodochiton |
| Variety | Bell Vine |
| Groups | |
| Containers & Baskets | YES |
| Climbers | YES |
