Raphiocarpus petelotii
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 6"-18"
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Raphiocarpus petelotii plant details
Raphiocarpus petelotii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring cream, purple and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Raphiocarpus petelotii
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: gesneriacea
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream, purple and white blooms in spring
- Uses: rare
GROWING CONDITIONS for Raphiocarpus petelotii
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Fabulous, rare and gorgeous relative of violets and gloxinias from the mountains of Vietnam with fuzzy, deeply veined leaves up to 6" long, changeably variegated in green and silver on top -- sometimes quite dark -- with red-purple undersides! The summer flowers are spectacular -- flared white to cream tubes with purple stripes. Easy to grow, spreading by underground rhizomes, the new growth emerging in spring. Bright light with afternoon shade in well-drained soil kept evenly moist. Reported frost hardy in USDA zone 7.
By: Cistus Nursery
Gardening facts about Raphiocarpus petelotii plant
How to Grow Raphiocarpus petelotii
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- cream
- purple
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy
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