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    • Photo of Sinningia sellovii 'Purple Rain' foliage by Cistus Nursery

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    Sinningia sellovii 'Purple Rain'

    Also Known As

    • Hardy Gloxina

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 2'-5'
    • W: 1'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7b-11

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    Sinningia sellovii 'Purple Rain' plant details

    Sinningia sellovii 'Purple Rain' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sinningia sellovii 'Purple Rain'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: gesneriaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sinningia sellovii 'Purple Rain'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Purplish, fuzzy tubular flowers adorn this Sinningia, much to the delight of the local hummers. To 2' x 2' or so, with fuzzy green leaves that are longer and narrower than in the species. Full sun with summer water, prefers good winter drainage.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Sinningia sellovii 'Purple Rain' plant

    How to Grow Sinningia sellovii 'Purple Rain'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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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
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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
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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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