Sinningia cardinalis

Also Known As

Gloxinia cardinalis

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 8"-10"
W: 8"-10"

planting zones

10a-11

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Sinningia cardinalis plant details

Sinningia cardinalis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sinningia cardinalis

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: gesneriaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 10 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: velvety

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sinningia cardinalis

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: low

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Perfect for a partially sunny windowsill or light garden, Cardinal Flower is a compact, blooming plant that's ideal for the potted garden. It stays under a foot in height and blooms on and off from spring to fall. During the winter months, under cool temperatures and low light, it can go into a 'rest period" when the foliage dies back or goes dormant. In late winter or early spring, broad fuzzy leaves reappear from the root tubers and create a pretty rosette from which brilliant scarlet-red, tubular flowers arise.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Very similar to the following but with larger, green leaves. And - guess what - it has red flowers!

By: Kara Nursery

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