- Botanical name: Incarvillea delavayi 'Snowtop'
- Common name: Hardy gloxinia
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
White
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
Incarvillea delavayi ‘Snowtop’
Incarvillea delavayi ‘Snowtop’ bears clusters of exotic-looking, trumpet-like white flowers from early to midsummer. The bold, divided leaves of this attractive plant form a backdrop for the large, showy blooms. It’s ideal for adding an exotic touch to a sunny herbaceous border, and is also suitable for growing in a container on a sunny patio.
For best results grow Incarvillea delavayi ‘Snowtop’ in moist but well-drained soil, in a sunny spot. In colder regions it may need protecting from frost – alternatively grow in in pots which you can move indoors in autumn.
How to grow Incarvillea 'Snowtop'
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Plant size
50cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do 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 not 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 |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Incarvillea 'Snowtop' and wildlife
Incarvillea 'Snowtop' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Incarvillea 'Snowtop' poisonous?
Incarvillea 'Snowtop' 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
