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.
Category: Climbers
Additional information
Generic | Rhodochiton |
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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 | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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