Streptocarpus collection of 6 plants
cape primrose / streptocarpus collection
Grown for their showy flowers, which come in a wide range of colours, these tender perennials make superb houseplants. They will...
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Plant description
Grown for their showy flowers, which come in a wide range of colours, these tender perennials make superb houseplants. They will flower from mid-spring to mid-autumn and tend to bloom more prolifically when slightly pot-bound. Mainly originating from woodland, rocky slopes and grassland in southern Africa, they require a frost-free position with filtered sun.
We’re proud to support our British growers, and having been raised by one of our trusted UK nurseries, this indoor plant has a low carbon footprint, which makes it perfect for an eco-friendly collection or gift.
We’re proud to support our British growers, and having been raised by one of our trusted UK nurseries, this indoor plant has a low carbon footprint, which makes it perfect for an eco-friendly collection or gift.
Eventual height & spread
How to care for Streptocarpus collection of 6 plants:
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the compost to get a little dry in between; during this time they should be fed with a high potash fertiliser. Overwinter in a shaded greenhouse, or indoors on a south or west-facing windowsill, watering less often. Repot each spring into a slightly larger, shallow pot filled with fibre-based compost. They can also be used as summer bedding - grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
What's included:
In this collection you will receive one plug plant of each of the following varieties:
Streptocarpus 'Faith': Strong stems support the giant-sized, slightly ruffled flowers that open a pink with a picotee edge. Grows to 27cm.
Streptocarpus 'Falling Stars': Dainty sky blue flowers appear in profusion putting on a really showy display. Hailed as 'one of our best' by the breeder Dibleys, it is early flowering and easy to grow. Grows to 38cm.
Streptocarpus 'Scarlett': Masses of vibrant scarlet flowers, each with a darker plum eye, top the stems that rise above mid-green foliage. Grows to 25cm.
Streptocarpus 'Marion': This white and blue-flowering sport (of 'Katie') has an exceptionally long flowering season and a neat and tidy habit. Grows to 30cm.
Streptocarpus 'Caitlin': Hairy wrinkled leaves form a neat basal rosette, which is topped with an abundance of upright branching stems bearing two-tone pink flowers. Grows to 32cm.
Streptocarpus 'Supernova': Small bicoloured sky blue and deep purple flowers appear in large numbers for up to 10 months of the year, making this a real showstopper. Grows to 30cm.
Which house plant where?
Which house plants you choose should depend on the environment you intend to keep them in, the space available, how much time you can spend preening them as well as your personal preference. For me, foliage house plants are the ticket, because they provid
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