The relatively unknown genus Hemiboea contains about 23 species of exotic plants all native to China and neighboring countries. Hemiboea is a smallish perennial that produces a cluster of white, pale yellow or pink flowers that are reminiscent of gloxinia.
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Hemiboea strigosa
Item #: 17213
Zones: 8a to 9b, possibly colder
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 12" tall
Culture: Light Shade
Origin: China
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Regular price $24.00Regular priceUnit price per -
Hemiboea subacaulis var. jiangxiensis 'Jiangxi Bells'
Item #: 17214
Zones: 7b to 9b, possibly colder
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 6" tall
Culture: Light Shade
Origin: China
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Regular price $25.00Regular priceUnit price per -
Hemiboea subcapitata
Item #: 7180
Zones: 6b to 9b, at least
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 12" tall
Culture: Light Shade
Origin: China
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Regular price $24.00Regular priceUnit price per
More Information About Hemiboea
The 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 Sinningia. It is a rare treat to find a new gesneriad that is hardy in temperate gardens, as most species are tropical.
Hemiboea 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.