{"title":"Hemiboea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe relatively unknown genus Hemiboea contains about 23 species of exotic plants all native to China and neighboring countries. Hemiboea is in the Gesneriaceae family making it a cousin to African violets, Gloxinia, and \u003ca title=\"Sinningia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/sinningia\"\u003eSinningia\u003c\/a\u003e. It is a rare treat to find a new gesneriad that is hardy in temperate gardens, as most species are tropical.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHemiboea is a smallish perennial that produces a cluster of white, pale yellow or pink flowers that are reminiscent of gloxinia. Even if it did not flower, hemiboea would still be a nice little woodland foliage plant. Hemiboea subcapitata, mistakenly sold as Hemiboea henryi, grows very well for us here in North Carolina with our hot, humid summers and mild winters. It is the only species commonly found in the US, but others in the genus are potentially hardy here and can occasionally be seen in botanical gardens. We're hoping that more Hemiboea make it into the US soon, and if they do, we'll bring them to you. When you are ready to buy hemiboea for your woodland garden, we hope you will check out our online offering of hemiboea for sale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hemiboea-subcapitata","title":"Hemiboea subcapitata","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe have been stunned by the performance of this little-known Chinese African violet relative. The 1' long, glossy, dark green leaves of Hemiboea subcapitata are borne on opposite sides of a 1' tall, fleshy green stem. The plant spreads rapidly via rhizomes growing just below the soil surface, forming a 5' wide patch in just 2 years. Although the incredibly bold foliage is enough reason to grow it, the clumps are topped in late September with clusters of up to 25, 2\" tubular white flowers, spotted purple inside. Although we have only grown this in Zone 7b, we are already hearing reports of hardiness in Zone 6...amazing!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027857925,"sku":"7180","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Hemiboea-subcapitata.i-7180.s-60052.r-1_a9544361-69d0-4a0d-adc8-8c2a2cb43e0f.jpg?v=1791397423"},{"product_id":"hemiboea-strigosa","title":"Hemiboea strigosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eHemiboea strigosa is another little-known member of the gesneriad family that makes a superb woodland perennial. Native to low mountain forests in China's Guangdong, Hunan, and Jiangxi Provinces, Hemiboea strigosa grows among the rocks. The fleshy stalks grow upright to 1' tall, while the plant spreads slowly via stolons to form a 3' wide patch in 3 years. Starting for us in early October, the stalk tips are adorned with 3-6 pendent pink tubular flowers, each with a heavily spotted red throat. So far, our plants have endured 16 degrees F with no problems. Slightly moist, well-drained soils are best.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40069903777879,"sku":"17213","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Hemiboea-strigosa.i-17213.s-66958.r-1_b5474320-7f63-4888-a0ce-ff5c1693e577.jpg?v=1791486345"},{"product_id":"hemiboea-subacaulis-var-jiangxiensis-jiangxi-bells","title":"Hemiboea subacaulis var jiangxiensis Jiangxi Bells","description":"\u003cp\u003eHemiboea subacaulis var. jiangxiensis 'Jiangxi Bells' is an amazing new, hardy gesneriad from a joint collection by Scott McMahon (Atlanta Botanical Garden), and Mark Weathington (JCRA). Discovered in Jinggangshan, China, this seems to be a new species to cultivation. The 1' wide, fuzzy-leaf rosettes, spread via stolons to form a lovely deciduous groundcover. Starting for us in mid-September, the rosettes are each topped with a cluster of tubular pink flowers. Light shade and slightly moist soil make the best show.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40420054827095,"sku":"17214","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Hemiboea-subacaulis-var-jiangxiensis-Jiangxi-Bells.i-17214.s-67317.r-1.jpg?v=1791486352"},{"product_id":"hemiboea-cavaleriei","title":"Hemiboea cavaleriei","description":"\u003cp\u003eHemiboea cavaleriei is a rarely cultivated, winter hardy, gesneriad species that forms a spreading mass of 30\" tall upright stems. Our three year old clump has already spread to form a 7' wide mass, so don't put this where it can run over smaller plants. For us, the clusters of terminal flowers start in early October and continue until frost, during which time our native bees have found them forage worthy. In China and neighboring Vietnam, it grows in calcareous mountain forests from 1,500-5,000' elevation. So far, our plants have been fine after a winter low temperature of 11 degrees F in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41907028066391,"sku":"18461","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Hemiboea-cavaleriei.i-18461.s-68168.r-1.jpg?v=1791486608"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/Hemiboea-strigosa-1900x350.jpg?v=1684843582","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/hemiboea.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}