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Incarvillea zhongdianensis

 
Common name hardy gloxinia
Family bignoniaceae
Life cycle perennial (Z5-9)
Flowers pink (spring)
Size 12-24"
Light sun
Cultural notes well-drained soil
From seed germinates readily at room temperature
detailed seed-starting info below

Looks like this species, from Yunnan (China), will be a typical incarvillea, with hot-pink, yellow-centered flowers over divided foliage. Reportedly quite cold-hardy, but I have no idea how it will fare in Houston's heat.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: foundation border

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Seed-starting details for this plant

  1. Seed from NARGS '19/'20 exchange. Baggy 70F (65%G, 5-12d)
  2. Same seed as above. Baggy 70F (46%G, 7-11d)


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