Overview
Kohleria 'Queen Victoria' is a bushy houseplants in the genus Kohleria, part of the Gesneriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Kohleria 'Queen Victoria' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Kohleria 'Queen Victoria' is a bushy cultivar of the Kohleria genus, which comprises upright, rhizomatous perennials with simple, serrated leaves that may have silvery patterns. This deciduous plant produces tubular or bell-shaped flowers with five spreading, rounded lobes, typically appearing in spring and summer. It thrives in partial shade, preferring east- or north-facing, sheltered positions with fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil of any pH. Suitable for cultivation as a houseplant or in conservatories and greenhouses, it is hardy to UK zone H1c and can be propagated by division in spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Kohleria
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Kohleria 'Queen Victoria' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Houseplants
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Kohleria 'Queen Victoria'
- Propagation
- Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Rhizome rot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Kohleria 'Queen Victoria'?
Kohleria 'Queen Victoria' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Kohleria 'Queen Victoria' need?
Kohleria 'Queen Victoria' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Kohleria 'Queen Victoria' hardy in the UK?
Kohleria 'Queen Victoria' 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 Kohleria 'Queen Victoria'?
Division in spring.
