Thelma is a streptocarpus hybridized by Kleszczynski from Poland. I first became aware of streps when a local nursury recommended one to take to my mother-in-law who was in rehab at the time. In spite of really adverse conditions, it survived and came home when she did.
It managed to come back, thrive, bloom and bloom and convince me to start a strep collection.
I found Lyndon Lyon on line with an excellent selection. Telma is one of my first new acquisitions. In all of my years of gardening, I have never received new plants wrapped as well. The plants came in 2 1/2 inch pots. Telma proceeded to put up a small bloom stalk almost immediately.
I am very pleased with the longevity of the flowers. I have posted "age" to show how very well they hold up. Hope to share more photos as my collection grows and flowers.

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