INCARVILLEA
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INCARVILLEA
Commonly known as Chinese trumpet flower
Exotic, but hardy, pink or white trumpets in early and midsummer.
Named after the Jesuit missionary and botanist with the equally exotic name Pierre Nicholas Le Chéron d'Incarville.
Genus of 16 species of annuals and tap-rooted perennials from mountainous areas in central and eastern Asia.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn I. alba -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
China (yunnan) -
White
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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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Fully hardy
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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HerbaceousTap-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 soilProtect from winter wet
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Full sun
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
30cm (12in)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Incarvillea delavayi - Care Guide
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