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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

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
(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!
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
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.

Gardening facts about Incarvillea delavayi plant

How to Grow Incarvillea delavayi

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • purple
    • magenta
    • burgundy
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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