Incarvillea delavayi

Also Known As

Hardy Gloxinia

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4"-24"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

5a-7b

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Incarvillea delavayi plant details

Incarvillea delavayi is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring burgundy, magenta, pink and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Incarvillea delavayi

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: bignoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy, magenta, pink and purple blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Incarvillea delavayi

USDA Zones: 5a - 7b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(HARDY GLOXINIA) We are so pleased to offer this gem to you! Leafy crowns to 12”…flower stems 2-3’ tall, June > July topped with outrageous clusters of 3” glowing rosy fuchsia pink blooms… and if that’s not enough, each bloom has a glowing yellow interior! This plant looks like it belongs in a tropical rain forest. Rich, porous soils, regular water, bright light – morning sun is ideal. A jewel for your garden!

By: Secret Garden Growers

It's curious to me why I don't see this stunning perennial in more gardens. Hardy gloxinia has masses of large, exotic, bright pink, trumpet-shaped flowers in late spring. The lush foliage looks somewhat like Acanthus (Bear's Breeches). It will rebloom if cut back after flowering. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

The well-known hardy gloxinia, it's related to trumpet vine and not a gesnariad. This strain is perfectly hardy here as long as it is provided with very good drainage; they don't like wet feet in winter ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

This stemless perennial with foot-long basal leaves divided into toothed leaflets grows to 3' and is topped by 3" clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers. The flowers bloom from May to July and are rosy-purple with a yellow throat. Plant in a warm position in full sun or light shade with regular water and deep, porous soil. Hardy to below 0F.