About
Sinningia canescens, the Brazilian edelweiss, is an erect, tuberous perennial to 30 cm producing grey-green, obovate leaves to 15 cm covered in silky hairs and small clusters of tubular, orange-red or rose-pink flowers 2.5 cm long in summer. A rewarding and distinctive Sinningia for a warm, frost-free greenhouse or conservatory.
About the genus
Sinningia are deciduous, tuberous perennials or small shrubs producing simple, fleshy leaves and large, bell-shaped to tubular flowers in summer. Excellent plants for a warm, frost-free greenhouse, conservatory or windowsill.
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH1A
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toBrazil
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil in partial shade
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed or tubers
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to leafhoppers and thrips
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free