Photo by Patricia Cunningham
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Also Known As
- False Sinningia
- Glossy False Sinningia
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 8"-12"
- W: 48"-72"
planting zones
- 6b-11
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Hemiboea subcapitata plant details
Hemiboea subcapitata is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hemiboea subcapitata
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: gesneriaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 48 IN - 72 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: spreading, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hemiboea subcapitata
- USDA Zones: 6b - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This rare African Violet relative creates a 5' wide colony in 2 years spreading by vigorous underground runners (so be careful where you plant it). Big and bold, glossy leaves on upright stems 12-15" tall are topped by clusters of creamy 2" tubular flowers with purple spotted throats in July. Likes moist, well drained soil and light shade; its native habitat is forest and moist mountain slopes in China. We are recommending this plant cautiously since we have not had much experience with it!
Garden photo gallery of Hemiboea subcapitata
By: Patricia Cunningham
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Gardening facts about Hemiboea subcapitata plant
How to Grow Hemiboea subcapitata
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glossy
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 18"-36"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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