Buy Sinningia 'Shelby'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

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

planting zones

8b-11

4x5 inch pot | $16

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Sinningia 'Shelby' plant details

Sinningia 'Shelby' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sinningia 'Shelby'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: gesneriaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, scree garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sinningia 'Shelby'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(Hybrid of Sinningia tubiflora x S. incarnata) Vigorous 18” clumps of pretty, textured, soft green furry foliage are topped by 2’ stems with lots of long, tubular, drooping light pink flowers from summer to fall. This perennial has tuberous roots making it drought tolerant (though it appreciates moderate watering) and it will thrive in well drained soils, even a scree garden in full sun to light shade. Our hummers give this plant a big thumbs up! Happy and blooms on containers too. USDA Z8b 3” pot