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.
Category: Climbers
Additional information
Generic | Lophospermum |
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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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Maintenance | |
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