Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bignoniaceae

Genus:

Incarvillea

Species:

Incarvillea delavayi

USDA Symbol:

INDE2

Growth Characteristics

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

pink, rose, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to mountainous regions with good drainage

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds require light to germinate; sow on surface and do not cover deeply.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI