About
A semi-evergreen perennial with erect to arching stems bearing silvery-grey to greenish, velvety, oval leaves. From summer intoearly autumn, two-lipped,tubular, orange-red flowers areborne in upright clusters.
About the genus
Dicliptera can be annuals, perennials, sub-shrubs or climbers, with simple, opposite leaves and 2-lipped, tubular flowers borne in axillary or terminal clusters, often with colourful bracts
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants
Native toUruguay
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a sunny position in a well drained, fertile soil; will tolerate partial shade and is drought-tolerant once established
PruningTrim back after flowering if required to keep plant from becoming straggly
PropagationPropagate by seed or from semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free