Hardy Gloxinia (Incarvillea Delavayi Rose) - Hardy Gloxinia is a lovely, showy flower that is excellent for beds and containers. It grows readily from Incarvillea Delavayi seeds and can be wintered over indoors in cold climates. Incarvillea Hardy Gloxinia has dark green, fern-like leaves that accentuate the trumpet-shaped, rosy-purple flowers. Hardy Gloxinia is especially well-suited to the West Coast climates. Gardeners that live in regions with hot, humid summers may have difficulty growing Hardy Gloxinia plants.
Sow Hardy Gloxinia seeds indoors 10 - 12 weeks before planting outdoors. The flower seed benefits from light, so cover the Incarvillea seeds very lightly. Transplant the Incarvillea seedlings outdoors when it has at least 2 sets of true leaves. Hardy Gloxinia care includes regular watering and deadheading the spent blooms to encourage continued flowering.

Season: Perennial

USDA Zones: 5 - 8

Height: 16 inches

Bloom Season: Late spring to mid summer

Bloom Color: Rose

Environment: Full sun to partial shade

Soil Type: Well drained, rich soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8

Deer Resistant: Yes