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Sinningia leucotricha
Also Known As
- Rechsteineria leucotricha
- Brazilian Edleweiss
- Queen of the Abyss
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 10"
- W: 10"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Sinningia leucotricha plant details
Sinningia leucotricha is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sinningia leucotricha
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: gesneriaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 10 IN wide, 10 IN tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: caudex-forming, container plant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sinningia leucotricha
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
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Gardening facts about Sinningia leucotricha plant
How to Grow Sinningia leucotricha
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Hardy Gloxina
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 1'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
- dry in winter
aka Sinningia longituba, Sinningia tubiflora 'Alba', Hardy White Gloxinia
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Sinningia x [Mixed Seedlings]
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 12"-15"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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aka Gloxinia cardinalis
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 8"-10"
Width: 8"-10"
- bright shade
- low
aka Towering Inferno Hardy Sinningia
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 4'
Width: 2'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - occasional
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