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    Sinningia 'Towering Inferno'

    Also Known As

    • Towering Inferno Hardy Sinningia

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 4'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 7b-11

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    Sinningia 'Towering Inferno' plant details

    Sinningia 'Towering Inferno' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sinningia 'Towering Inferno'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: gesneriaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sinningia 'Towering Inferno'

    USDA Zones: 7b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Sinningia ‘Towering Inferno’ is unique hardy perennial sprouting up numerous flower stalks from a large, deciduous, underground tuber. The stems are covered in a multitude of dangling, fiery red tubular flowers all season. A favorite of hummingbirds. Gloxinia is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil that does not dry out. Deadhead frequently to prolong blooming. Mulch heavily in the fall.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Sinningia 'Towering Inferno' plant

    How to Grow Sinningia 'Towering Inferno'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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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 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
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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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    Sinningia 'Invasion Force'

    aka Hardy Pink Gloxinia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Sinningia 'Invasion Force' foliage by plant lust
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