Overview
Achimenes 'Carnelian' is a bushy houseplants in the genus Achimenes, part of the Gesneriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Achimenes 'Carnelian' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, sub-tropical and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Achimenes 'Carnelian' is a bushy cultivar of the Achimenes genus, which comprises perennial plants with rhizomes that store nutrients and produce long, trailing stems. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Suitable for sheltered positions facing east, south, or west, it is ideal for patios, containers, conservatories, and greenhouses. 'Carnelian' is of interest during spring and summer and requires watering during establishment, with propagation by division of rhizomes or stem tip cuttings in spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Achimenes
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Achimenes 'Carnelian' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Houseplants, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Achimenes 'Carnelian'
- Propagation
- Division of rhizomes in spring, Stem tip cuttings in spring
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Glasshouse red spider mite, Thrips
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Achimenes 'Carnelian'?
Achimenes 'Carnelian' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Achimenes 'Carnelian' need?
Achimenes 'Carnelian' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Achimenes 'Carnelian' hardy in the UK?
Achimenes 'Carnelian' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Achimenes 'Carnelian'?
Division of rhizomes in spring, Stem tip cuttings in spring.
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- Achimenes longiflora
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- Achimenes 'Ann Marie'
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