Rhodochiton Aatrosanguineus | Purple Bell Vine

The purple bell vine has delightful rose-red calyces with eye-catching, pendulous tubular dark purple flowers hanging beneath like bell clappers. Usually grown as an annual, this beautiful perennial vine has heart-shaped leaves and is a charming addition to summer planting schemes or as a potted feature plant in a conservatory. Growing instructions: Sow thinly in trays of seed compost, cover lightly with sieved compost, firm gently and keep moist. Cover with glass, polythene or propagator lid. Keep at approx. 15-20°C, germination may be slow and erratic. Seedlings typically appear after 14-42 days. Remove cover when seedlings appear and when large enough, transplant to individual 7.5cm or 9cm pots. Stand seedlings outside for a few days late May to accimatise (avoiding frosts). Transplant 60cm apart in flowering position. Plants should be trained up support as they develop. Keep moist and weed free especially in containers. Trim back and overwinter outdoor plants indoors or in a greenhouse. Sow: January to March Flowering: July to October