Lophospermum, Creeping Gloxinia, Mexican Twist 'Victoria Falls'

Lophospermumerubescens

Genus
Lophospermum (lo-fo-sper-mum)
Species
erubescens (er-yoo-BESS-kens)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cambria, California

Richmond, California

Gainesboro, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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C
(Zone 10a) | July 2009 | neutral

no rating yet..got these as a freebee (gosh don't you love those) but saw today it could be in a hanging pot..easy to grow ?

P
(Sheryl) Gainesboro, TN (Zone 6b) | October 2008 | positive

Unique colored flowers - rose, cerise almost - in bright lime green calyxes have a really eye-catching contrast. It's been a great vine...Read More

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | December 2004 | neutral

Arching branches bear pink flowers all season. Flowers are trumpet shaped and pendulous. Great for containers and hanging baskets. Bra...Read More

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