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Sinningia 'Cherries Jubilee'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 7b-11

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Sinningia 'Cherries Jubilee' plant details

Sinningia 'Cherries Jubilee' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. 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 and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sinningia 'Cherries Jubilee'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: gesneriaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sinningia 'Cherries Jubilee'

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sinningia ‘Cherrie’s Jubilee’ is a unique, hardy perennial that sprouts up numerous flower stalks from a large, deciduous, underground tuber. Stems are covered in a multitude of dangling, cherry red tubular flowers all season. A favorite of hummingbirds. Gloxinia is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil that does not dry out. Deadhead frequently to prolong blooming. Mulch heavily in the fall.

Gardening facts about Sinningia 'Cherries Jubilee' plant

How to Grow Sinningia 'Cherries Jubilee'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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