About

Sanchezia villosa is an evergreen shrub producing the characteristic boldly veined, attractive foliage and tubular flowers of the genus. A rewarding and ornamental plant for a heated greenhouse or frost-free garden.

About the genus

Sanchezia are evergreen shrubs from South America producing boldly veined, attractive foliage and tubular, yellow flowers with red bracts. Grown in heated glasshouses and frost-free gardens.

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.