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Purple Bell Vine
Purple Bell Vine
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Purple Bell Vine

Rhodochiton atrosanguineum
Introduced from its native Mexico in 1833 this refined beauty has small heart-shaped toothed leaves often edged in burgundy on twining stems. The violet bell-shaped flowers have a maroon "clapper," the 2" flowers swaying from the ends of thread-like stems. Grow in containers or twining up string trellises, where it becomes a garland of floral chimes until late fall freezes.
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Purple Bell Vine
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Purple Bell Vine
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
41
Lifecycle
Annual; tender perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
8,
9,
10
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
6-10' h x 1' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Maroon and violet
Features
Great for containers
Notable
RHS Award of Garden Merit Winner
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface to 1/16"; requires light to germinate
Sprout Time:
14-40 days
Seed To Bloom:
16 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Recommended: Sow in pots 8-10 weeks before last frost. Keep at 70-80°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow into warm soil after last frost in longer season areas (zone 7-10).
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After all danger of frost has passed.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Purple bell vine is a delicate looking but vigorous vine that thrives in sheltered spot in the border or in a container with a trellis to climb, where the showy blossoms and long lasting calyxes can be appreciated up close. Pinch when setting out to develop branching growth and more flowering. Overwinter indoors if desired, bringing in when night temperatures are in the low 40's. Site in a sunny, south-facing window.
Final Spacing:
9-12"
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
About 1" of water per week, more during especially hot, dry spells.
Soil pH:
Does well in acidic soils.
Fertilizer:
Mix in several inches of compost prior to planting. Alternatively, feed with an organic fertilizer once per month or mix in a granular, slow-release type.
Diseases & Pests:
Plants are very salt-sensitive.