Scarlet Gilia
NameScarlet Gilia
Species NameIpomopsis aggregata
Common NameScarlet Gilia
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk FeaturesNone
Foliage TypeNeedle-like leaves
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNone
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant red, trumpet-shaped flowers that are highly attractive to hummingbirds.
Description
This specimen of Scarlet Gilia, while not a traditional bonsai subject, exhibits an upright growth habit with a slender, herbaceous stem. Its striking red, tubular flowers are a prominent feature, blooming along the upper portion of the plant.
