About
A herbaceous perennial to around 40cm high, with a basal rosette of pinnate leaves divided into pairs of coarsely toothed leaflets. Clusters of conspicuous, tubular to funnel-shaped pale pink flowers with yellow throats are produced on upright stems in early and mid summer.
About the genus
Incarvillea are annuals or perennials grown for their tubular, trumpet-shaped flowers. Some species are suited to rock gardens whilst others can be grown in a mixed, herbaceous border.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, in a sunny spot but ideally with some shade in summer. Protect from excess winter wet, and mulch well in areas prone to hard frosts
PruningCut back spent flower stems
PropagationPropagate by seed, or by basal softwood cuttings in spring. Plants grown from seed may take up to three years to flower
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free