Rhodochiton atrosanguineus (Purple Bell Vine, Purple Bellerine)


Botanical Information

FamilyPlantaginaceae
GenusRhodochiton
Speciesatrosanguineus
SynonymsRhodochiton volubilis, Rhodochiton atrosanguineum
CategoryAnnuals, Perennials
TypeVine
OriginMexico.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJuly, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

Leaf DescriptionHeart-shaped leaves.
Flower DescriptionUnique, pendulous flowers on thin stalks. The flower has a bell-shaped, brighter mauve calyx which nicely contrasts with the almost deep purple-pink corolla.

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