Rhodochiton atrosanguineus
- 3m Height/Spread 45cm
- Half Hardy Perennial mostly grown as an Annual.
- Royal Horticultural Society
- Vigorous, exotic looking climber
- Sow: January to March
- Flowers: July to October
A perennial vine usually grown as an annual, with heart shaped leaves and unique, pendant flowers. Grow outdoors in a sunny location, also suitable for a conservatory.
Winner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliability and good performance.
Part of the seed range produced by Mr. Fothergill’s Seeds in partnership with the RHS.
The RHS Award of Garden Merit is a mark of quality, awarded to garden plants with excellent garden performance. Each award is given only after a trial at an RHS Garden and judge by a team of experts.
The extensive flower seed range creates beautiful garden displays with excellent performance. Additionally they have been awarded RHS’s perfect for pollinators, as the best source of food for pollinating insects.
Approx. 15 Seeds
Sow thinly in trays of seed compost, cover lightly with a fine layer of compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Cover with glass, polythene or propagator lid. Keep at approx. 15-20C. Germination may be slow and erratic. Seedlings appear 14-42 days. Remove cover when seedlings appear. When large enough transplant to individual 7.5cm pots. Stand outside for a few days late May (avoid frosts). Transplant 60cm apart in flowering position. Plants should be trained up support as they develop. Keep moist and weed free especially in containers.
Trim back and over winter, outdoor plants indoors or in a greenhouse