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INCARVILLEA delavayi
Commonly known as Chinese trumpet flower

Clusters of tubular deep rose-pink to purple flowers with yellow throats
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
China (Yunnan) -
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Rose pink to purple -
Racemes
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TrumpetWidely trumpet-shaped to 8cm (3in) across
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Tubular
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
30cm (12in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Tap-rooted perennial. Basal rosettes of pinnate, mid-green leaves divided into 6-11 pairs of lance-shaped toothed leaflets. Clusters of up to 10 2-lipped flowers with 5 spreading petals
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
With a little dappled shade during the heat of the day in summer -
Mature Size60cm (24in)
30cm (12in)
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