Incarvillea delavayi, the so‑called hardy gloxinia or flowering fern, is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae, native to western Sichuan and northwest Yunnan provinces of China.[1][2] The true Gloxinia are members of the Gesneriaceae,[3] while true ferns are flowerless plants which reproduce through spores.[4]

Incarvillea delavayi
In southern Sweden in June
'Snowtop' cultivar
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Bignoniaceae
Genus: Incarvillea
Species:
I. delavayi
Binomial name
Incarvillea delavayi

A slug‑prone perennial with fern‑like leaves, it is hardy in USDA zones 5b through 7, and is recommended for borders and rock gardens in part shade to full sun.[5] The original species and a number of cultivars are commercially available, including 'Bees Pink' and 'Snowtop'.[2][6][7]

References

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  1. ^ "Incarvillea delavayi Bureau & Franch". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Incarvillea delavayi hardy gloxinia". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2022. Other common names; Chinese trumpet flower, flowering fern ... 27 suppliers
  3. ^ "Gloxinia L'Hér". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
  4. ^ "Fern Reproduction". www.fs.fed.us. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
  5. ^ "Incarvillea delavayi". Plant Finder. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
  6. ^ "Incarvillea delavayi 'Bees' Pink'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2022. Synonyms; Incarvillea mairei 'Bees' Pink' ... 4 suppliers
  7. ^ "Incarvillea delavayi 'Snowtop'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2022. Synonyms; Incarvillea delavayi 'Alba', Incarvillea 'Snowcap' ... 19 suppliers