- Botanical name: Alonsoa warscewiczii
- Common name: Mask flower
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
- Plant Type: Annual
Red
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
Native to Peru, Alonsoa warscewiczii bears masses of brilliant scarlet flowers on strong, wiry stems, in contrast with rich green leaves. It looks lovely grown in large clumps at the front of a sunny, mixed border, and makes an interesting cut flower.
Grow Alonsoa warscewiczii in well-drained soil in full sun. A tender perennial, plants may be overwintered in a heated greenhouse or conservatory. Alternatively, sow fresh seed each year. Plant outside when all risk of frost has passed.
How to grow Alonsoa warscewiczii
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Plant size
60cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sow | ||||||||||||
| Sow |
J
Do not Sow in January |
F
Do not Sow in February |
M
Do Sow in March |
A
Do Sow in April |
M
Do not Sow in May |
J
Do not Sow in June |
J
Do not Sow in July |
A
Do not Sow in August |
S
Do not Sow in September |
O
Do not Sow in October |
N
Do not Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Alonsoa warscewiczii and wildlife
Alonsoa warscewiczii has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Alonsoa warscewiczii poisonous?
Alonsoa warscewiczii has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
