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Sinningia canescens
  • RHS AGM

Brazilian edelweiss

S. canescens is an erect tuberous perennial to 30cm, with grey-green obovate leaves to 15cm in length, covered with silky hairs, and small clusters of tubular orange-red or rose-pink flowers 2.5cm in length

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H1A
Botanical details
Family
Gesneriaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Sinningia can be deciduous, tuberous perennials or small, deciduous or evergreen shrubs, with simple, fleshy leaves and large, bell-shaped, to tubular flowers in summer

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Brazil

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil in partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed or tubers

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to leafhoppers and thrips

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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