A climber with heart-shaped rich green leaves. Pretty pendent black to reddish purple tubular flowers from summer to autumn. Max Height 3m. Flowers June to October. Full sun. Not hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Rhodochiton atrosanguineus
A climber with heart-shaped rich green leaves. Pretty pendent black to reddish purple tubular flowers from summer to autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Rhodochiton |
|---|---|
| Species | atrosanguineus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red, purple |
| Soil | Loam |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Shade roots from the hot sun |
| Border | Pot, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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