Overview
Achimenes 'Strawberry Lemon' is a bushy houseplants in the genus Achimenes, part of the Gesneriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Achimenes 'Strawberry Lemon' 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 'Strawberry Lemon' is a bushy cultivar of the Achimenes genus, known as hot water plants. These perennials have rhizomes that store nutrients and produce long, trailing stems with simple leaves arranged oppositely or in whorls. This deciduous cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring east, south, or west-facing sheltered aspects and moist but well-drained loam soils of varying pH. It is suitable for patios, containers, conservatories, and greenhouses, with interest in spring. Propagation is by division of rhizomes or stem tip cuttings in spring.
About the genus
Achimenes is a genus of about 25 species of tropical and subtropical rhizomatous perennial herbs in the flowering plant family Gesneriaceae. They have a multitude of common names such as magic flowers, widow's tears, Cupid's bower, or hot water plant.
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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 'Strawberry Lemon' 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 'Strawberry Lemon'
- 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 'Strawberry Lemon'?
Achimenes 'Strawberry Lemon' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Achimenes 'Strawberry Lemon' need?
Achimenes 'Strawberry Lemon' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Achimenes 'Strawberry Lemon' hardy in the UK?
Achimenes 'Strawberry Lemon' 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 'Strawberry Lemon'?
Division of rhizomes in spring, Stem tip cuttings in spring.