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Rhodochiton - "Purple Bell Vine"

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Rhodochiton - "Purple Bell Vine" (Rhodochiton atrosanguineus (Rhodochiton))

I've only just noticed these in bloom as they're growing in amongst the Thunbergia.



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very nice.
what colour would you call that?

3 Aug, 2011

 

Very nice, I really like this plant, haven't grown one for a couple of years must have another go.

3 Aug, 2011

 

love the colour Meanie..

4 Aug, 2011

 

I'd say that the calyx is purple, with the flower itself being a near black purple.
I've grown these for several years PA, and it's nice to see it becoming more popular. I can't believe what garden centres charge for them though - they're so easy from (good) seed!
It's a cracking little climber SL and does well in a pot too.

4 Aug, 2011

 

Its a beauty wonderful deep colour love it, you missed it cause your spoilt for choice Meanie lol he he

4 Aug, 2011

 

They are one of the annuals to grow 6d.

5 Aug, 2011

 

I ll look out for them then

5 Aug, 2011

 

shame it's just an annual Meanie...
Sixpence you can get them from http://www.selections.com £2.59

5 Aug, 2011

 

Meanie:

That's a beauty!

7 Aug, 2011

 

It certainly is Delonix, although best grown on its own as I've discovered this year - it's not aggressive enough to cope with competition.

8 Aug, 2011

 

I've seen very large specimens of this vine growing in tall trees at Strybing Arboretum in San Francisco. I think over 2 or 3 years your vine will take over a huge area.

10 Aug, 2011

 

Sadly, it will not survive the winter. Best grown as an annual, and easy too. One seed pod gives me more than enough to share!

10 Aug, 2011

 

Oh, that's too bad! :>(

This vine is native to Southern Mexico (from what I've read)...I guess it's somewhat tender to cold.

10 Aug, 2011

 

shame it doesnt last through the winter it would make great christmas lights!!!

10 Aug, 2011

 

It'll take cold (ie; in the garage) and just go dormant, but not frost.

10 Aug, 2011



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