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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

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    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

    When we first grew this, it was called the "Wind Song" Plant. Don't ask why...but, hey...we like it! Also known as the "Brazilian Edelweiss". We've had a real run on these lately, but they're back again.

    By: Kara Nursery

    Hoehne W. Parana, Brazil. Tubers grow to .3m wide! Pink flowers.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    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

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    Sinningia cardinalis

    aka Gloxinia cardinalis

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 8"-10"

    Width: 8"-10"

    • bright shade
    • low
    Photo of Sinningia cardinalis flower by Kara Nursery
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    Sinningia tubiflora

    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
    Photo of Sinningia tubiflora flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Sinningia 'Towering Inferno'

    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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    Sinningia sellovii

    aka Hardy Red Gloxinia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-20"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Sinningia sellovii flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Sinningia 'Shelby'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Sinningia 'Shelby' flower by Secret Garden Growers
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