Chinese Houses

SKU: FL2416
Pagoda shaped inflorescences of purple and white flowers top compact, easy-going, charming plants. Chinese Houses Collinsia are also (quite sweetly) known as Blue-Eyed Marys. They are native to western North America, and thrive in cool weather, flowering in late spring to early summer. Read More

Exposure Full-sun to partial shade

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Collinsia heterophylla. Pagoda shaped inflorescences of purple and white flowers top compact, easy-going, charming plants. Chinese Houses Collinsia are also (quite sweetly) known as Blue-Eyed Marys. They are native to western North America, and thrive in cool weather, flowering in late spring to early summer. Once the high heat of summer arrives, they reduce blooming considerably. This plant works well in containers, but provide afternoon shade. It is tolerant of dry soil, and can be used in xeriscaping schemes. Deadhead frequently.

Annual

Quick Facts:

    • Annual
    • Nice in rockeries or edging
    • Charming and low growing
    • Grows to 30-60cm (24-24")
    • May self sow

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All About Chinese Houses

Latin

Latin
Collinsia heterophylla
Family: Plantaginaceae

Difficulty

Difficulty
Easy

Season & Zone

Season & Zone
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Timing

Timing
Direct sow in early spring when the soil is cool and when a light frost is still possible. Sow at three week intervals for a longer continuous bloom time.

Starting

Starting
Sow seeds 5mm (1/4”) deep. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 18-21°C (65-70°F). Seeds should germinate in 14 to 21 days.

Growing

Growing
Space plants 15-30cm (6-12") apart in full sun in mild areas, or in partial shade where summers are hot. Collinsia prefers rich, moist, well drained soil with a pH range of 5.0-8.0. The plants may self-sow. Deadhead often to extend the bloom time.

How to Grow Collinsia

Step 1

Timing

Direct sow in early spring when the soil is cool and when a light frost is still possible. Sow at three week intervals for a longer continuous bloom time.

Step 2

Starting

Sow seeds 5mm (1/4”) deep. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 18-21°C (65-70°F). Seeds should germinate in 14 to 21 days.

Step 3

Growing

Ideal pH: 5.0-8.0.

Space plants 15-30cm (6-12") apart in full sun in mild areas, or in partial shade where summers are hot. Collinsia prefers rich, moist, well drained soil. The plants may self-sow. Deadhead often to extend the bloom time.

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