Lophospermum, Compact Rose - Pair of Lush Baskets

Lophospermum (aka Lofos) ‘Compact Rose’ is a trailing tropical beauty that’ll cascade through your Indiana Zone 6a garden like a floral waterfall. This vigorous annual thrives in full sun to part shade (6+ hours ideal, with afternoon protection from scorching heat). It reaches a low 8-12 inches tall but trails/spreads 18-24 inches (or more in containers), making it a superstar for hanging baskets, window boxes, patio pots, or spilling over walls—pure drama without the upkeep.

The flowers are the real magic: large, deep rose-pink trumpets (2-3 inches long) with subtle red overtones, velvety texture, and an open throat that gleams in sunlight—like exquisite gloxinia blooms on steroids, blooming continuously from late spring to frost without deadheading. Their tubular shape is a hummingbird magnet—these tiny aviators adore the nectar-rich trumpets, zipping in like it’s their personal diner, while butterflies join the feast.

For gardening enthusiasts, ‘Compact Rose’ is low-fuss joy: heat-tolerant and somewhat drought-resistant once established (water regularly in pots), it prefers well-drained soil and bounces back quickly. Deer-resistant and self-cleaning, it’s a pollinator paradise that’ll have your patio buzzing—your neighbors might think you’ve imported a hummingbird highway! Plant it for nonstop tropical flair.