Sinningia canescens
Brazilian edelweiss
An erect tuberous perennial to 30cm, with grey-green obovate leaves to 15cm in length, covered with silky hairs, and small clusters of tubular orange-red or rose-pink flowers 2.5cm in length
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
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| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
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Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Gesneriaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Sinningia can be deciduous, tuberous perennials or small, deciduous or evergreen shrubs, with simple, fleshy leaves and large, bell-shaped, to tubular flowers in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Brazil
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil in partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed or tubers
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to leafhoppers and thrips
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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