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Iochroma tuberosa
A spectacular bushy shrub with deep green large soft, oval leaves.Through the summer and autumn it has showy clusters of bright purple tubular flowers with widely flared mouths. Good at the bask of a garden border or against a sheltered house wall. Will be semi-deciduous in light frost areas. Best with good moist soil in a warm sunny site. Though will tolerate dry.
Genus
Iochroma
Species
tuberosa
Cultivar
Common name
Iochroma
Family name
Solanaceae
Place of origin
South America
DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Semi-evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate light frost only
Enthusiast / Nourishment / Paradise / Sanctuary / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
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