Plants in genus sinningia
Sinningia curtiflora
Sinningia curtiflora is a perennial plant known for its striking orange-red flowers that bloom in mid-summer. It forms a wide patch over time and is particularly attractive to hummingbirds and insects. This plant thrives in sunny to partially sunny locations and is drought-tolerant, making it suitable for xeriscaping. Its unique appearance and ability to attract wildlife make it a popular choice for cottage and rock gardens.
Sinningia tubiflora
Sinningia tubiflora is a tuberous perennial native to Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It features silver-green leaves and reddish stems, with cylindrical white flowers that are slightly scented. This plant is grown for ornamental purposes and attracts hummingbirds.
Sinningia macrostachya
Sinningia macrostachya is a perennial plant native to South Brazil and Uruguay, belonging to the Gesneriaceae family. It features a woody stem base and can reach a height of about 4 feet, with erect stems branching from the base. The plant has dark green, stiff leaves and blooms with short tubular red flowers in late summer. It prefers well-drained sandy soil and partial or shaded sunlight exposure. Sinningia macrostachya is slow-growing and becomes dormant in winter, making it a unique addition to gardens in hardiness zones 10a to 11b. Its vibrant flowers and distinctive growth habit make it a standout choice for plant enthusiasts.
Sinningia sellovii
Sinningia sellovii is a striking plant with thick, sandpaper-like leaves and arching stems that can reach up to 54 inches in height. It produces pendent scarlet-orange bells from May through October, attracting hummingbirds. This plant thrives in full sun with good drainage and can spread up to 6 feet wide, making it a bold addition to any garden.
Sinningia leucotricha
Sinningia leucotricha is a caudex-forming perennial succulent native to southern Brazil. It features silver-green paired leaves covered in hair and bright orange tubular flowers in July. This plant is slightly frost-hardy and prefers shaded sunlight, making it a unique addition to rock gardens or as a houseplant.
Sinningia araneosa
Sinningia araneosa is a flowering plant native to southern Brazil, known for its 8-inch tall rosette of prominently veined, fuzzy green leaves. It produces bright orange, tubular flowers from July through September, attracting hummingbirds to the garden.
Sinningia conspicua
Sinningia conspicua is a Brazilian gesneriad that forms a small clump up to 8 inches tall. It features fuzzy, green leaves and pale yellow flowers with cinnamon streaks, blooming from early summer until fall.
Sinningia 'Scarlet O'hara'
Sinningia 'Scarlet O'hara' is a striking perennial known for its dark purple stems and thick, velvety green leaves. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and produces 3-foot tall flowering stalks from late May to frost, adorned with dangling scarlet red tubular flowers. This plant thrives in full sun and gravel-based scree, making it ideal for rock gardens. Its vibrant blooms attract hummingbirds and other pollinators, adding life to any garden. As a hybrid, it combines the best traits of its parent plants, offering a unique addition to any collection. It is also drought-tolerant, making it suitable for xeriscaping. The plant's tropical appearance and resilience make it a favorite among gardeners seeking low-maintenance beauty.
Sinningia 'Bananas Foster'
Sinningia 'Bananas Foster' features light yellow, teardrop-shaped flowers on mahogany stems up to 2 feet long. It blooms from mid-May until fall and is drought-tolerant, thriving in full sun rock gardens.
Sinningia 'Georgia Peach'
Sinningia 'Georgia Peach' is a hybrid plant with fuzzy green leaves forming a 15-inch tall rosette. It produces large peachy-pink, ladyslipper-like flowers and thrives in well-drained soils with 2-4 hours of sun. This plant is ideal for cottage gardens and attracts hummingbirds, making it a charming addition to summer flowering displays.
Sinningia 'Carolyn'
Sinningia 'Carolyn' is a hybrid plant known for its lightly fragrant, mauvy pink flowers with white throats. It forms a 3-foot tall by 2-foot wide patch and blooms throughout the summer. This plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a delightful addition to gardens.
Sinningia 'Pink Pockets'
Sinningia 'Pink Pockets' is a deciduous perennial with oval, hairy green leaves and red-purple stems. It blooms from mid-July through September, producing unique pink flowers resembling pocketbooks. This plant prefers good winter drainage and a few hours of sun.
Sinningia 'Cherries Jubilee'
Sinningia 'Cherries Jubilee' is a striking plant that forms a large mass up to 4 feet tall and 7 feet wide, with tubular cherry red flowers. It blooms from early June into September and thrives in full to part sun with well-drained soil.
Sinningia bullata
Sinningia bullata is a tuberous plant from Brazil, recognized for its unique bullate leaves with a woolly underside. It produces small, vibrant orange-red flowers throughout the year. This plant is slightly frost-hardy and prefers direct sunlight in the morning or late afternoon. Its distinctive foliage and continuous blooming make it an attractive addition to any plant collection.
Sinningia 'Arkansas Bells'
Sinningia 'Arkansas Bells' is a hybrid plant forming a 3-foot wide clump with thick, fuzzy green leaves. It produces 3-foot tall spikes of pinkish-red tubular flowers from April through summer, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators. This plant is a vibrant addition to gardens seeking bold color and texture.
Sinningia speciosa 'Carangola'
Sinningia speciosa 'Carangola' is a Brazilian plant with fuzzy olive-green leaves forming a flat rosette. It produces clusters of white flowers with dark blue-purple interiors, resembling foxgloves. This hardy plant thrives in well-drained soil with 2 to 4 hours of full sun, making it suitable for various garden settings.
Sinningia 'Lovely'
Sinningia 'Lovely' is a hybrid plant with fleshy-pink tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds. It forms a mound of foliage with flower spikes reaching 18 inches tall. This plant expands slowly and requires well-drained soil, especially in winter. Its unique appearance and ability to attract pollinators make it a charming addition to gardens. It thrives in sunny to partially sunny locations and is drought-tolerant.
Sinningia 'Butter And Cream'
Sinningia 'Butter And Cream' is a hardy plant known for its 18-inch tall stalks of quilted green leaves and butter-yellow buds that open to creamy white flowers. After flowering, its arching foliage lays flat, adding a unique texture to gardens. This plant prefers to be dry in the winter and benefits from sun exposure with some overstory to reduce winter moisture. Its striking appearance and drought tolerance make it a versatile addition to various garden styles.