Hemiboea subacaulis var. jiangxiensis 'Jiangxi Bells'

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

7a-12

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Hemiboea subacaulis var. jiangxiensis 'Jiangxi Bells' plant details

Hemiboea subacaulis var. jiangxiensis 'Jiangxi Bells' is a deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green and purple foliage. In summer pink, white and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hemiboea subacaulis var. jiangxiensis 'Jiangxi Bells'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: gesneriaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green and purple
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink, white and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: woodland

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hemiboea subacaulis var. jiangxiensis 'Jiangxi Bells'

USDA Zones: 7a - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A new hardy Gesneriad for the gesneri-nerds out there! Given to us from their collection at the Atlanta Botanic Garden. An herbaceous perennial for the shade, it has huge green leaves covered in velvety hairs and clusters of yellow-throated white flowers dotted with adorable pink spots. Slowly spreading 12 to 18" x 8" tall. Grow in bright shade with regular water when dry. Dies back to a hardy rhizome in winter when grown outdoors but remains evergreen as a houseplant. USDA zone 7