About
This bushy rhizomatous perennial to 1m in height, with narrowly ovate leaves margined with red hairs, and clusters of tubular orange-red flowers 2.5cm in length, spotted with yellow on the lower lobe.
About the genus
Kohleria are erect rhizomatous perennials with simple, toothed leaves sometimes with silvery markings, and solitary or clustered tubular or bell-shaped flowers with 5 spreading rounded lobes
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesSub-tropical
Native toTropical America
Care notes
CultivationGrow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade in a sheltered frost-free area. Grow under glass in peat-free compost in bright filtered light, with high humidity. Use soft water when watering. See houseplant cultivation for further details
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to rhizome rot