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creeping gloxinia

Lophospermum erubescens

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Lophospermum
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

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

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H2

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a sandy, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 19-24°C in early spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years