About
Incarvillea arguta is a free-flowering, woody-based perennial from the Himalayas producing branching stems with pinnate leaves and tubular, pink to lilac trumpet-shaped flowers over a long season. A rewarding and ornamental incarvillea for a sunny, well-drained border.
About the genus
Incarvillea are annuals and perennials with pinnate or pinnatisect leaves and showy, trumpet-shaped, often richly coloured flowers. Grown in sunny, well-drained borders and rock gardens.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant out after last frost in fertile, well-drained soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
PropagationGrow from seed sown in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.