About
Sinningia tubiflora, the trumpet-flowered sinningia, is a tuberous, mound-forming perennial to 60 cm producing spreading mounds of silver-green, hairy leaves and tall, unbranched, red flower stems to 60 cm topped by fragrant, white, pink-flushed, tubular flowers up to 7 cm long in summer. A rewarding and beautifully scented 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
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toArgentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a well-drained soil or compost. Requires a cool, dry, winter dormancy period followed by exposure to bright light to promote flowering. Water well and feed regularly during the growing season. Tubers require protection from frost
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or division of tubers
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free