Sinningia 'Towering Inferno' (Towering Inferno Hardy Sinningia)

Sun to Part SunZone: 7b-10 48" tall Origin: Hybrid

NEW! This new hardy gesneriad started its life when gesneriad expert John Farina crossed two sinningia hybrids S. 'Krezdorn Yellow' x S. 'Apricot Bouquet' and subsequently sent us a packet of seed. After 3 years of garden trials, we christened S. 'Towering Inferno' as the first introduction from the seedlings. S. 'Towering Inferno' emerges from a dormant tuber in spring, producing huge 4' tall flowering spikes, adorned with thick, fuzzy green leaves and topped with bright red dangling tubular flowers. For us, S. 'Towering Inferno' starts flowering in mid-June and continues well into October. A site in bright full sun for at least half a day is necessary...even in hot climates. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)