Lophospermum erubescens
creeping gloxinia
A climbing evergreen perennial usually grown as an annual, with twining leaf-stalks, triangular leaves and solitary, trumpet-shaped rose-pink flowers to 7cm in length, in summer and autumn
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Lophospermum can be deciduous or evergreen perennials, climbers or shrubs, with triangular or ovate leaves and solitary, axillary funnel-shaped flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Mexico
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a sandy, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 19-24°C in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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