The burning bush!

Now here's a plant to get excited about.  From the Andes comes this rare Brugmansia relative with brilliant scarlet flowers that glow like embers.  All throughout the year, the Red Iochroma (I. fuchsioides) puts out tons of these striking 2" trumpet flowers that are beautiful from every angle.  This is one of my favorite plants and i'm glad to finally be offering it.

Unlike many Iochroma species, which have grayish, hairy, dull-looking leaves, this one has smooth, bright green foliage that always looks fresh and lively.  Red Iochromas are said to grow to 6 or 7 feet, but this one easily grows twice that!  This is a special Ecuadorian variety with robust, two-tone flowers and tree-like growth.  The best part is that it's almost always in bloom! 

The Red Iochroma is a fast-growing bush that prefers cooler temperatures than most Brugmansias.  It reportedly grows fine in warmer areas like the South, but it may not flower until the cooler months.  In warmer parts of the country, give it some afternoon shade and regular watering.  It does well in part-shade.  The plant is hardy in Zones 9-11.  It will lose its leaves from light frost, but mature plants can survive down to the mid-20s, with new growth sprouting from the base.  You can grow it in a container and bring it indoors over the winter, after pruning it to 2 or 3 feet if desired.  Indoors, it will provide much-needed winter color!

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