Planting Incarvilleas

Planting Incarvilleas

Where and how?

Contents

Modified the 30 July 2024  by Pascal 1 min.

Difficulty

Choosing the planting location

Incarvilleas are sun-loving plants. They can tolerate partial shade but will flower best when planted in a south-facing position with full sunlight. They don’t compete well with other plants, which is why it’s important to plant them either as standalone specimens or in groups.

how to plant incarvilleas

Incarvillea delavayi

Choosing the right planting substrate

They thrive in very well-draining soil that is rich and moist during the flowering period.

Planting method

Plant your Incarvillea roots upright, with the stem facing upwards, and add pure sand when planting. The top of your root should be covered with at least 8 to 10 cm of light soil. This will prevent your flowering plant from being snapped at the base by the first strong gust of wind. Hardy, mulch it only in very cold regions. In damp soil, we recommend lifting your bulbs in October and replanting them in early April.

planting incarvillea

Incarvillea olgae