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Incarvillea delavayi

Family Bignoniaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 45 - 75 cm (1.5 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Incarvillea delavayi (Chinese trumpet flower) yields showy, striped and multi-coloured bright yellow and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid summer to late summer. This plant is mound shaped in form and has showy, glossy and coarse textured foliage that is medium green in colour. Incarvillea delavayi (Chinese trumpet flower) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging and specimen.
Special Characteristics Incarvillea delavayi is tolerant of drought.