Streptocarpus 'Hannah'
cape primrose
Relatively compact mounds of mid-green foliage are topped with a mass of flowers for the majority of the year. Initially...
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Plant description
Relatively compact mounds of mid-green foliage are topped with a mass of flowers for the majority of the year. Initially blush pink with a yellow eye that is pencilled with short maroon lines, the flowers of 'Hannah' darken within a few days of opening to mid-pink.
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
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Light shade
How to care for Streptocarpus Hannah:
Throughout the growing season, keep them quite well watered, but as they are sensitive to overwatering, allow the compost to get a little dry in between; during this time they should also be fed with a high potash fertiliser. Remove spent flowers as they fade and trim back any old leaves that are past their best. Overwinter on a south or west-facing windowsill and water 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.
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