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

incarvillea

Incarvillea sinensis 'Cheron Pink'

Incarvillea sinensis 'Cheron Pink' is a deciduous shrub with unique pink and white flowers. It is native to China and is drought and heat tolerant, making it an excellent choice for landscaping. The plant has a long bloom season and its flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators. Incarvillea sinensis 'Cheron Pink' has small, light green, ovate to oblong leaves, and grows to a height of up to six feet. It is a tough, low maintenance shrub and prefers well-draining, sandy soil. This species is a perfect choice for adding color to a garden and can easily be propagated from cuttings or seed.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Cutting,Division,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 7

Flowers:

Pink Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,pink

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Water Incarvillea sinensis 'Cheron Pink' plants deeply once every 7-10 days during the growing season. Allow the top inch or 2 of soil to dry between waterings to ensure your plant does not become overwatered. In the winter months, only water the plant every 3 to 4 weeks. Water the plant until the water flows freely from the drainage holes located either at the bottom of a pot or in the soil of a garden plant bed. Make sure the planter pot has a drainage system and is never left in standing water.

sunlight

Incarvillea sinensis 'Cheron Pink' needs 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day in order to thrive. During the hottest times of the day, it may need slightly less, and during the winter months, depending on your climate, indirect sunlight can be used as a substitute. Keep in mind that in the summer months, even 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight can be too much for this plant species, so it may be necessary to give it some light shade during those times.

pruning

Incarvillea sinensis 'Cheron Pink' should be pruned in late winter or early spring, immediately prior to new growth. Pruning should be minimal and only consists of removing dead, diseased or damaged parts. To maintain a bushier shape, selectively prune stems long after flowering. Deadhead spent flowers to maintain a neater appearance. To keep the plant compact, pinch back the tips of the stems after flowering and before the new growth begins. Pruning should not exceed more than 1-third of the stem length and should be done carefully as this will stimulate new growth in the following season.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Incarvillea sinensis 'Cheron Pink' typically starts flowering in June.

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