Mitraria coccinea [David Mason's Robust]

Plant type

shrub, perennial, vine

size

H: 2'-6'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

8a-11

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Mitraria coccinea [David Mason's Robust] plant details

Mitraria coccinea [David Mason's Robust] is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub or vine with green foliage. In spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mitraria coccinea [David Mason's Robust]

Plant type: perennial shrub or vine
Plant family: gesneriaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mitraria coccinea [David Mason's Robust]

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

South American gesneriad, an evergreen, scrambling shrub or small, interwoven mound with small, dark green leaves and flaming orange-red tubular flowers from late May-July. Requires protection from wind and moist, well-drained soil, rich in humus, in bright light or part shade where roots can remain cool. Easy in USDA zone 9 and tolerates temperatures to 10F, zone 8, in the best locations. Otherwise good in containers with winter protection.