Rare, elegant, and wildly desirable, Cantua buxifolia ‘Tricolor’ is an evergreen Andean shrub with spectacular flaring trumpet flowers. Also known as the Sacred Flower of the Andes or Chilean bellflower, this pre-Columbian treasure blooms heavily for 2–3 months in spring, with additional flowers appearing later in the season.
Growing quickly into a dense, multi-branching shrub about 6' tall and wide, ‘Tricolor’ carries small deep green leaves and plentiful upright to arching stems. Its 3" long blooms are unforgettable: golden-yellow tubes opening to rich pink and white corollas, creating a hummingbird-friendly display full of color and movement. It is gorgeous as a specimen shrub, large container plant, or dramatic addition to a protected border.
Plant Cantua buxifolia ‘Tricolor’ in rich, well-drained soil. Side-dress with 1–2" of compost in spring and summer, and cut back to about 3' in late summer to keep it luxuriant. Hardy to about 20–23°F, but not fond of excessive heat. Explore more unusual bloomers in our Cantua - Chilean Bellflower collection.
Brand:Annie's AnnualsCategory:Annie's AnnualsSKU:AA326Tags:4-inch, AnniesAnnuals, Bloom Season:Spring, Bloom Season:Summer, Bloom Season:Winter, Cantua, Cantua buxifolia, Exclude from Google Ads, Features:Attracts Hummingbirds, Features:Good for Pollinators & Wildlife, Features:Rare / Rarities, Flower Color:Orange-Red, Flower Color:Pink-Magenta, Flower Color:White, Flower of the Inca, Flowering, Life Cycle:Perennial, NO-DROPSHIP, Plant Usage:Plants for Cutting, Shrub, Shrub & Tree, Sun Requirements:Part Shade, Sun Requirements:Part Sun, Sun Requirements:Sun, syncio-hidden, Tricolor, USDA Zone:10, USDA Zone:11, USDA Zone:9, Water Requirements:Regular Water