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Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 9a-12

4x5 inch pot | $17

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Iochroma coccinea plant details

Iochroma coccinea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iochroma coccinea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iochroma coccinea

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tender evergreen shrub with attractive medium green foliage can grow 4-8’ in frost free locations. For most of us it is a superb seasonal container specimen that drips with oodles of 4” long GLOWING red orange tubular flowers in fat clusters from late spring to first freeze. Blooms on new growth so prune away! Full sun on coast and in northern areas, part shade elsewhere. Easily overwinters in our cold greenhouse to keep it from freezing.
An erect medium evergreen shrub. Mid green, broad, lance shaped leaves, to 20cm long, clothe erect woody stems. Throughout all but the coldest months large bunches of pendant, tubular, pale red flowers are produced. Provide with a warm position. Dislikes frost.

By: Zephs

Here’s a tropical looking evergreen shrub with pretty clusters of hanging tubular orange-red flowers. Blooms Spring through Fall & has large bright green leaves. Fast growing, it gets to be about 8’ tall and wide. Hummingbirds love the flowers. From Peru. Makes a great screening shrub & also gives a tropical air to the garden.

Gardening facts about Iochroma coccinea plant

How to Grow Iochroma coccinea

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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