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One of my tubifloras bloomed in 2004 and I didn't get a picture! What was I thinking?
The flowers of this species are highly anticipated because of the fragrance, but most people find it difficult to get their plants to bloom. The plant produces plenty of foliage, but no flowers. At least in my yard, the one which bloomed was not the largest or the one with the biggest tuber.
| Plant Description | |
|---|---|
| Attribute | Information |
| Growth | Indeterminate |
| Habit | Upright stem, leaves clustered near the base |
| Leaves | Green |
| Dormancy | Stems fully deciduous, multiple tubers (see a picture). Dormancy is obligate. |
| Flowering | |
| Attribute | Information |
| Inflorescence | extended axis |
| Flowering | Late summer |
| Flower | White, tubular, 3 inches [7.5 cm] long, scented |
| Horticultural Aspects | |
| Attribute | Information |
| Hardiness | Has survived 30F (-1C) in my yard. |
| Recommended? | Only if it blooms easily for you. If it does not bloom, this plant is a waste of space. It is very durable, however, so I have half a dozen of them taking up space in my back yard. |
| Botany | |
| Attribute | Information |
| Taxonomic group | The tall-or-sticky group of the Corytholoma clade. |
Ben Paternoster's award-winning plant at the 2004 AGGS convention on Long Island.
As Gloxinia tubiflora by Hooker, in 1842.
As Sinningia tubiflora by Fritsch, in 1894.
Etymology: From Latin tubus ("tube, pipe") + flora ("flower").