How to Grow and Care for Incarvillea

Fern-leaved trumpet-flower (Incarvillea sinensis) is a lovely plant with rose-pink trumpet-shaped flowers. The specific epithet, sinensis, is Latin for "China" because it is native to that country. The genus name Incarvillea honors the French botanist and missionary Pierre Nicholas Le Chéron d'Incarville.

Dwarf hardy gloxinia is loved amongst gardeners as an ornamental plant as a result of its trumpet-shaped, vibrant pink flowers that reveal themselves as summer starts. It is very hardy, so it requires little maintenance. Although similar to Incarvillea delavayi, they can be easily distinguished as dwarf hardy gloxinia grows more compactly.

The chinese trumpet-flower is scientifically known as the Incarvillea delavayi. It is best grown in gardens and sunny areas. It is native to southwestern China and has a trumpet shape, as the name implies. It also attracts slugs.

Chinese trumpet flower (Incarvillea zhongdianensis) is a stunning plant that boasts showy tricolored trumpet-shaped flowers. Since the plant thrives on well-drained loose soil, it makes a great addition to rock gardens. However, chinese trumpet flower is a relatively new garden species, as it was only discovered in the year 2000.

Dwarf trumpet-flower is a hardy perennial notable for its dense clusters of trumpet-shaped pink flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. Typically low-growing, this plant reaches a modest height, favoring well-drained soils and partial sun. The glossy green foliage, often feather-like, provides a lush backdrop for the vivid blooms, making it a favored choice for rock gardens and borders. Adaptations to drier environments include its thick roots which store moisture efficiently.