Saintpaulia 'Red'
African violet
Gorgeous, rich cerise red single flowers with distinctive yellow central anthers, form a posy above the rich furry green leaves on...
12cm pot | 15cm tall
£7.99
available to order from summer
with white pot
£12.58
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with ceramic grey pot
£17.98
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with off white enamel pot
£18.98
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with terracotta pot
£22.98
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with grey terracotta pot & saucer
£24.98
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with glazed green pot
£49.98
available to order from summer
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Plant description
Gorgeous, rich cerise red single flowers with distinctive yellow central anthers, form a posy above the rich furry green leaves on these well-loved plants. Perfect for windowsills out of direct sunlight, they can flower for many months.
Please note that the pot cover in the photograph is not supplied with the plant unless it's added to the order.
Please note that the plant comes in a 12cm nursery pot as standard, unless a decorative pot cover is included as an option.
Please note that the pot cover in the photograph is not supplied with the plant unless it's added to the order.
Please note that the plant comes in a 12cm nursery pot as standard, unless a decorative pot cover is included as an option.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Bright, indirect light
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Peat-free general-purpose compost
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Saintpaulia Red:
The perfect environment for these plants is bright, warm and steamy, so a bathroom or kitchen windowsill is ideal. Try to avoid cold draughts and direct sun, and ensure the foliage does not touch the window - otherwise it may get scorched. Water the plants regularly (from the base), but allow the surface to become dry before repeating the process. Remove any dead flowers or foliage as soon as they appear, and only repot (into a plastic pot) when the plant becomes root bound.
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