Achimenes, Cupid's Bower, Magic Flower, Monkey-Faced Pansy, Orchid Pansy 'Mixed Hybrids'

Achimeneslongiflora

Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Achimenes (a-KIM-ih-neez)
Species
longiflora (lon-jee-FLO-ruh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Red
Dark Blue
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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