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Lophospermum, Creeping Gloxinia, Mexican Twist 'Bridal Wreath'

Lophospermumerubescens

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Genus
Lophospermum (lo-fo-sper-mum)
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Species
erubescens (er-yoo-BESS-kens)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Succulent
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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