Sinningia tubiflora
trumpet-flowered sinningia
S. tubiflora is a tuberous, mound-forming perennial growing to 60cm tall. The foliage forms a spreading mound of silver-green, hairy leaves reaching a height of 30cm. In summer, un-branched, red flower stems to 60cm tall are topped by fragrant flowers up to 7cm long. The white flowers are flushed pink at the base
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Pink White | Green Grey Silver | |
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Gesneriaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
- Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a well-drained soil or compost. Requires a cool, dry, winter dormancy period followed by exposure to bright light to promote flowering. Water well and feed regularly during the growing season. Tubers require protection from frost
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division of tubers
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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