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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Plant Height: 12-18 inches
Plant Spread: 8-12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Other: Strawberry-red with white throat heavily spotted red
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Year Round
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Kohleria

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Date: 2013-06-23
Location: Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania  USA
Date: 2017-05-28
Location:  Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA
Date: 2017-05-28
Comments:
  • Posted by carpathiangirl (Akron, OH - Zone 6a) on Apr 10, 2018 6:57 PM concerning plant:
    It's a large-growing and free-blooming Kohleria with bright long-lasting flowers borne in showy clusters. Terrific performer and very undemanding, doing equally well on a windowsill or under lights if given enough space.
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