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Rhodochiton atrosanguineum

 
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Family: Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Rhodochiton (roh-doh-KY-ton) (Info)
Species: atrosanguineum (at-ro-san-GWIN-ee-um) (Info)

Synonym:Rhodochiton volubile
Synonym:Maurandia atrosanguineum
Synonym:Lophospermum atrosanguineum

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Category:
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Height:
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Purple
Maroon (Purple-Brown)

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Evergreen
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral macybee On Aug 31, 2007, macybee from Deer Park, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:

This genus from Mexico contains 3 species of evergreen, leaf-stalk climbers grown for their unusual flowers. The flowers are pendent and have long-tubed corollas with 5 segments. They perform better when grown as annuals, especially in frost-prone areas.
CULTIVATION: They may be planted against fences or trellises or used as ground cover, and prefer full sun and humus-rich, moist but well-dranied soil. Propagate from seed in spring.
Purple Bells: This twining climber is often grown as an annual and flowers from late spring through to late fall. The flowers have a long, finger-like, dark purple corolla protruding from a bell-shaped calyx in a redder hue of purple. The leaves are ovate to heart-shaped, with slightly hairy edges and twining stems. It grows to 10' in height.
Zones 9-11
(Botanica Encyclopedia)

Neutral Terry On Aug 30, 2001, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) wrote:

A tender perennial often grown as an annual. Heart-shaped leaves and purple bell-shaped flowers grace this lovely plant.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

San Leandro, California
Seal Rock, Oregon
Austin, Texas
Houston, Texas



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