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Incarvillea delavayi (1 Page of 5) The Incarvillea delavayi plant species is found in E. Asia - S.W. China in Yunnan. It is a member of the Bignoniaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Incarvillea delavayi Family: Bignoniaceae Author: Bur.&Franch. Known Hazards: One report suggests that the plant might be slightly toxic[179]. Mature Height: 0.4 Mature Width: 0.3 Habitat: Grassy places and scrub around 2000 metres[187]. Pastures and open grassland, 2400 - 3500 metres, but it is now uncommon in its native range[200].
Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a deep sandy but rich soil in full sun[187, 200]. Plants grow better if given some shade around midday[200]. Prefers a well-drained calcareous or neutral soil[214] and is drought tolerant when established[190]. Another report says that it dislikes dry summer soils[200]. Dislikes winter wet[200]. Prefers a sheltered position[214].
Plants are hardy to about -15°c, tolerating even lower temperatures if the roots are well mulched, preferably with dry bracken[1, 187, 200]. The crown of the plant requires protection from slugs in the winter[187].
A very ornamental plant, it usually takes about 3 - 4 years to come into flower from seed[214].
This species is often confused in cultivation with I. mairei[214].
Plants are intolerant of root disturbance, it is best to place them in their permanent positions whilst small[200]. The plants will often sulk for several years if they are divided[214].
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