Sinningia cardinalis
CARDINAL FLOWER, HELMET FLOWER
Gesneriaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous tuber

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Flowers: red

Flowering Time: late summer to late autumn
 
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Sinningia cardinalis
CARDINAL FLOWER, HELMET FLOWER
Gesneriaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: herbaceous tuber

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: red

Flowering Time: late summer to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage & tropical designs

Uses: hanging basket, window box, pot

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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