Buy Sinningia sellovii

Also Known As

Hardy Red Gloxinia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-20"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

7b-11

3 inch pot | $15

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Sinningia sellovii plant details

Sinningia sellovii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sinningia sellovii

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: gesneriaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sinningia sellovii

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low

Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Sinningia has long tubular white flowers, curved slightly upwards at the end as if they are looking up at you. To 15" or so, with fuzzy green leaves, full sun with summer water, prefers good winter drainage. Hummingbirds will love you. USDA Zone 7b.

By: Cistus Nursery

2-3’ wide clumps of attractive fuzzy foliage emerge in mid spring, topped in mid summer by 2-3’ tall flower stems of very showy red orange tubular flowers that say ‘come hither’ to every hummingbird for miles! Bees and butterflies like them too! Easy to