Creeping Gloxinia. An evergreen climber with downy grey-green leaves and trumpet-shaped rose-pink flowers. Max Height 3m. Flowers June to October. Full sun. Not hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Lophospermum erubescens
An evergreen climber with downy grey-green leaves and trumpet-shaped rose-pink flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Lophospermum |
|---|---|
| Species | erubescens |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Creeping Gloxinia |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | June, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep just moist in winter |
| Border | Pot, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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