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    Sinningia curtiflora

    Also Known As

    • Corytholoma curtiflora
    • Short-flowered Sinningia

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 7b-9b

    Sinningia curtiflora plant details

    Sinningia curtiflora is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sinningia curtiflora

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: gesneriaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sinningia curtiflora

    USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Sinningia curtiflora plant

    How to Grow Sinningia curtiflora

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Sinningia cardinalis

    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 'Towering Inferno'

    aka Towering Inferno Hardy Sinningia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
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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
    Photo of Sinningia sellovii flower by Karl Gercens III
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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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