Rhodochiton atrosanguineus

purple bell vine

Eventual height & spread

Rhodochiton atrosanguineus

purple bell vine

  • approx 10 seeds
  • £3.99
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  • Position: Full sun
  • Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: Average
  • Flowering period: July to October
  • Hardiness: Half hardy


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.


  • Garden care:
    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.


  • Sowing 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 acclimatise (avoiding frosts). Transplant 60cm apart in flowering position.


  • Sow: January to March
  • Goes well with