Rehmannia elata 'Romantic Affair'
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 1'-3'
planting zones
- 7b-11
Rehmannia elata 'Romantic Affair' plant details
Rehmannia elata 'Romantic Affair' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Rehmannia elata 'Romantic Affair'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: orobanchaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Rehmannia elata 'Romantic Affair'
- USDA Zones: 7b - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A spreading, easy to grow, perennial ground cover, for light shade. Spires of large, semi-pendant, pale pink, yellow throated, foxglove flowers, are held on erect stems above the flat rosettes of leaves. A tough, hardy plant, quickly forming large patches. Romantic Affair has much larger, paler pink flowers than the original Rehmannia elata.
By: Zephs
Gardening facts about Rehmannia elata 'Romantic Affair' plant
How to Grow Rehmannia elata 'Romantic Affair'
Sun Exposure
- mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- lavender
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Rehmannia for your garden
aka Rehmannia angulata, Beverly Bells, Chinese Foxglove
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 24"-36"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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