Incarvillea
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Incarvillea Species and Varietals
The ideal growing zones for Incarvillea vary depending on the species. For more information, see the descriptions below. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
Incarvillea arguta (Chinese Trumpet Flower) Best in zones 4-6 and 15-24, this plant will bloom in the first year from seed. Gets 2-5 feet tall and 3 feet wide. It is a bit shrub-like at the base, and blooms in spring and summer. The flowers are pink or white and bloom in groups of 5-20. Great against walls or when allowed to trail down slopes or over walls. Will self-sow. |
Incarvillea delaveyi (Hardy Gloxinia) This plant is best in zones 2-24 and reaches two feet tall and a foot wide. Forms a rosette of leaves that produces a foot long flower stalk holding rose-purple flowers with purple-marked yellow interiors. This species blooms in late spring and early summertime. Variety 'Snowtop' has white flowers. Mulch around plants right after the first frost of the year. |
Caring for Incarvillea
Propagation
Problems and Pests
Gallery
Videos
A video all about growing camellias successfully
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Propagating camellias
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 374, Incarvillea
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