Strobilanthes denticulatus
Also Known As
- Strobilanthes flaccidifolius
- Chinese Rain Bell
- Pink Strobilanthes
- Vein Leaf Acanthus
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 5'-6'
- W: 5'-6'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Strobilanthes denticulatus plant details
Strobilanthes denticulatus is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and winter magenta flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Strobilanthes denticulatus
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: acanthaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: magenta blooms in fall, spring and winter
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, showy, tropical-looking, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Strobilanthes denticulatus
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
"Chinese Rain Bell" or "Vein Leaf Acanthus". A shrub in southern areas growing 5-6' in shady moist areas. Soft weeping stems with many hanging trumpet bell shaped magenta flowers in late fall to spring. The name, vein leaf acanthus, is from the prominent leaf veins that are thick and ribbed. Makes a lovely houseplant in the northern areas. Cannot freeze.
Gardening facts about Strobilanthes denticulatus plant
How to Grow Strobilanthes denticulatus
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- magenta
Flower Season
- spring
- fall
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 5'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - low
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
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Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- bright shade - shade
- regular
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