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Sinningia

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Family

Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Sinningia (sigh-NIN-jee-uh)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Sun Exposure

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

N/A

Fruit Size

Pale Yellow

Fruit Colors

Late Spring/Early Summer

Growing Habit

Herbaceous

Succulent

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Leaf Type

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Perennials

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow

Other details

Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

Unknown - Tell us

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TomH3787

Raleigh, NC (Zone 7b) | June 2008 | positive

S. aggregata x S. tubiflora

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