The four streptocarpus varieties are falling stars, hope, katie and hannah. This variety produces vast numbers of dainty, sky blue flowers. Streptocarpus gloria pretty flowers in various shades of pink and mauve. And although katya, kyles fiancee, is isolated for most of the book, it is she that provides the emotional impetus that drives kyle to remove ivan once and for all. The plant list includes 223 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus streptocarpus.
How to grow stunning streptocarpus hayes garden world. Streptocarpus falling stars cape primrose care plant varieties. It has darkgreen, heavilyveined, oblong leaves, formed at the base. Freely flowering nearly 10 months of the year, it gives color and depth to the homes interior, even without direct sunlight. Streptocarpus chelsea has purple and deep red flowers. Streptocarpus gloria pretty flowers in various shades of pink. Streptocarpus is a stemless plant with curiously textured, long, thick, tongueshaped leaves. Very easy to grow and bloom, they are great for windows, or in artificial light. Other common names cape primrose falling stars family gesneriaceae genus streptocarpus can be annuals, perennials or subshrubs, with usually wrinkled, lanceshaped to rounded leaves and clusters of tubular to trumpetshaped flowers with 5 spreading lobes, often borne throughout the year.
Get outdoors for some landscaping or spruce up your garden. Streptocarpus anwen has pale mauve and yellow flowers. A page for anyone interested in the delights of growing streptocarpus. These are primarily included because names of species rank. So set them in an area of your greenhouse where theyll get bright morning sunlight and sh ade the rest of the day.
Bristols daisy jane ralph robinson grown and photographed by frances shilliday. Cape primrose midnight flame streptocarpus hybrid if richness in color is your preference, then this exceptional hybrid is for you. Streptocarpus ktcartier hybridized by kabanova trofimebko. Streptocarpus falling stars gesneriad reference web. Because of the frequent changes it is best, once a problem is identified, to visit a garden centre and. Streptocarpus johannis, and its sports falling stars and gloria. Although streptocarpus plants like a bright environment, they dont do well in blazing, noontime sun.
An unusual feature of this soft perennial is that no stems are present, each leaf is actually an individual plant with its own roots and flowering stems. Flower stalks bearing white, pink, blue, purple, or red trumpetshaped flowers, often with contrasting veining, are borne directly from the leaf. Like most cape primroses, its easytogrow and excellent for home culture. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about cape primrose streptocarpus falling stars supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves garden. Among them, they offer a wide variety of gesneriads, related plants, supplies and reference materials. Leaf size and length varies from plant to plant and may be trimmed with scissors to a shorter length if desired. This has proved to be a very useful parent in many of our crossings. They will bloom heavily yearround and can be quite spectacular.
Rex dibley answers frequently asked questions about streptocarpus plants. Jul 14, 2011 falling starsrecommended as the most floriferous of any streptocarpus. Make sure the planting medium has very good drainage, and allow it to dry out between watering. Sometimes commonly known as cape primrose, streptocarpus arent primrose at all, but gesneriads african violet cousins. Streptocarpus adele streptocarpus are an ideal showy, colourful and longlasting houseplantfew houseplants give as good and long lasting show as streptocarpus. It has dark green, heavilyveined, oblong leaves, formed at the base. Streptocarpus primulifolius is a pretty shadeloving plant, fast growing and so rewarding in the house or the garden. As new garden chemicals are introduced, so others are withdrawn. Retail walkin store curbside pickup only click to learn more about pickup. Unpot a plant that you know is susceptible to producing root plantlets e. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. You will see, once the roots are exposed, whether any plantlets have formed between the soil and pot.
Falling stars, valentines flower e valentynsblom a umlunge z. Our experience has been that people who have had little luck with african violets can successfully grow streps. It was growing amongst the species on one of the benches at the nursery and it really stood out the plant had a lovely habit with dozens and dozens of dainty blue flowers. Streptocarpus is a popular and pleasing plant, and this book gives very clear, concise guidance and description of this wellloved plant.
See more ideas about plants, planting flowers and house plants. Streptocarpus falling stars cape primrose falling stars. The plant list includes a further 8 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus streptocarpus. See more ideas about plants, house plants and houseplants. Very spectacular, early flowering and easy to grow. Trees free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Falling starsrecommended as the most floriferous of any streptocarpus. Mar 07, 2008 buy streptocarpus 2nd revised edition by dibley, rex isbn. Buy streptocarpus 2nd revised edition by dibley, rex isbn. Falling stars streptocarpus violet plant, plants, conservatory plants. This lovely collection of houseplants includes the streptocarpus varieties, falling stars, hope, hannah, matilda, katie, marion, alana and gold dust.
Genus streptocarpus mature size height 38cm, width 45cm position part shade type tender perennial flowering february to november flower colour sky blue flower diame. Theres deep purple veining in the throat of each blossom and the undersides are white. The book is full of great illustrations accompanied by great instruction on the care and presentation of this plant. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Streptocarpus celebration as pink and white flowers. A look at my streptocarpus in flower and a note on something quirky about propagating fantasy type streptocarpus. Falling stars reunites kyle with jo monfort, his partner in book 1 and introduces rip zonder, who, hopefully, will continue to work with kyle in future adventures. Buy streptocarpus house plants and get the best deals. The firms listed on this page support the gesneriad society by advertising in our journal gesneriads. Dimetris streptocarpus hybrids ds all times are utc. Buy cape primrose 15 seeds streptocarpus house plant. Frank davies, of the british streptocarpus society, demonstrates how to prick out streptocarpus seedlings. Genus streptocarpus mature size height 38cm, width 45cm position part shade type tender perennial flowering february to november flower colour. Many polish and russian varieties available as well as american varietals.
Falling stars pale blue gloria pale pink heidi pale blue and deep purple jennifer pale violetblue with dark veins. Plants can withstand cooler temperatures, but extremely high temperatures can cause death. Mini plants indoor plants flower petals blue flowers conservatory plants popular house plants violet plant growing plants indoors saintpaulia. Streptocarpus harlequin lace has white and lavender flowers. The easiest way to kill off your streptocarpus plant is by overwatering it.
It was growing amongst the species on one of the benches at the nursery and it really stood out the plant had a lovely habit with. See more ideas about planting flowers, beautiful flowers and plants. Streptocarpus is a genus of flowering plants from africa with showy flowers often found in collections of indoor houseplant growers. Give your streptocarpus care and attention, but offer it a little bit of neglect when it comes to moisture. One of the toughest and prettiest flowering houseplants is the fibrous rooted streptocarpus, a member of the gesneriad family. May 21, 2015 a look at my streptocarpus in flower and a note on something quirky about propagating fantasy type streptocarpus. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Piotr k, david thompson, dale matrens or dennis miller. Streptocarpus blue frills have mauve and white flowers. Freely flowering nearly 10 months of the year, it gives color and depth to the homes interior, even withou.
Streptocarpus dimetris view topic dsgirlish love, ds. Jun 17, 2016 at any given time, my greenhouse holds about 30 streptocarpus plants, commonly called cape primrose. For those who know the situation, hes recovering very well from surgery. Collection of eight streptocarpuscape primrose jumbo size plug. These are primarily included because names of species rank are synonyms of accepted infraspecific names. Cape primrose remembering john streptocarpus hybrid deep, dark blue blossoms have white upper lobes with dark blue webbing throughout. More information below i invite you to join in our collaborative growing. Here is a look at my streptocarpus in flower in july. Propagating streptocarpus cape primrose by roger marshall. It bears open sprays of light blue, tubular flowers with white centres and. Streptocarpus are easily grown and usually suffer little from diseases and pests, but one should be on the lookout and take the necessary action at the first sign of any trouble. Find these streptocarpus and more on our rhs find a plant. Produces white flowers with blue veining all year round. We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank.
This is a newly updated third edition covering all aspects of streptocarpus, by rex dibley, using his experience of over 40 years of growing these wonderful. Discovering streptocarpus originally presented at the 1998 avsa convention show in sacramento, california by rob. They are a great flowering houseplant for people without green thumbswhich is true for. In summer, streptocarpus plants can be moved outdoors to. Dibleys streptocarpus polka dot purple, supplied in a 12cm pot an excellent award winning new houseplant variety. African violets and streptocarpus we are growing high quality african violets from all over the world. When growing and propagating streptocarpus plants, you will. The book covers topics such as, pests and diseases, breeding, showing, cultivation, history and much more. Falling stars is a remarkably floriferous hybrid which has brought great credit to its creators, dibleys nurseries, in north wales. Streptocarpus falling stars cape primrose care plant. Dibleys nursery offer a range of both streptocarpus and african violets. Streptocarpus dunii is the only true red and this has given the red to to modern hybrids.
My favourites do change quite regularly as new ones come along. To succeed with streptocarpus you should repot them often, while still. Streptocarpus chris rose hybrid johannis x candidus streptocarpus chris rose hybrid fantasy flower streptocarpus chris rose hybrid fantasy flower streptocarpus chris rose hybrid fantasy flowers streptocarpus chris rose hybrid fantasy flowers. Streptocarpus falling stars cape primrose falling starsrhs. The seeds of this first blue flowered plant bloomed at kew in 1827. The first species was discovered in 1818 in south africa, but it was another 30 years before another species was found. Streptocarpus african violets by lyndon lyon greenhouses. Bethan has falling stars as one of its parents and again is very free flowering. Justseed flower streptocarpus wiesmore hybrids cape primrose 50 pelleted seed large. Streptocarpus rexii is a south african plant in the family gesneriaceae, occurring widely from the southern cape along the coastal hills, mountains, wooded ravines and valleys, and moist forests of the east coast, through natal as far north as the eastern transvaal, up to an altitude of about 900 m. I give many to friends who, like me, love to see them bloom, so i have to keep constantly propagating these plants.
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