Species incarvillea
purple-pink, trumpet-like flowers with yellow centers, green stems, and toothed, green leaves

incarvillea

Incarvillea delavayi

Incarvillea delavayi, commonly known as Chinese trumpetflower, is a perennial shrub native to the mountains of Central and Eastern Asia. It has green foliage and tall clusters of bright yellow flowers that resemble trumpets. The flowers contain long, showy yellow petals and are contrasted by blackish-purple pistils. Incarvillea delavayi is a tough and drought-tolerant shrub that requires little maintenance and is great for rock gardens. It blooms in summer and can easily attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. It's also a great addition to any landscape as it offers a showy and colorful display for a long period of time.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 7

Flowers:

Pinkish-red with yellow throat Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Incarvillea delavayi is an easy to care for flowering plant. It requires full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide variety of soil types as long as the soil is well-draining. Water your plant with about 1-2 inches of water each week during the growing season so that the soil is moist but not soggy. During the winter, when the plant is dormant, water it once a month with a light sprinkling.

sunlight

Incarvillea delavayi, also known as Delavay's Incarvillea, is a plant species that grows best in sunny locations that receive bright, full sun for most of the day. In the United States, it is recommended that Incarvillea delavayi should receive at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, although some shade during the hottest part of the day may be beneficial. In particularly sunny climates, protection from afternoon sun may be important. When grown outdoors, Incarvillea delavayi can tolerate temperatures that range from -10 to 40 degrees Celsius (14 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit).

pruning

Pruning your Incarvillea delavayi is an important part of caring for this plant. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring, when the plant is dormant and new growth has not yet begun. It is best to remove dead or damaged branches as soon as possible to prevent the spread of disease and encourage healthy growth. To keep the plant looking full and encourage better flowering, you should also remove any branches that are growing beyond a desired length. Try to prune the branches back to an outward-facing bud. This will help achieve a pleasing shape and fuller growth. Avoid cutting back to immature buds near the base of the plant, as this can limit new growth.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Incarvillea delavayi typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Incarvillea delavayi typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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