Overview

Kohleria warszewiczii is a plant with a bushy, erect, spreading habit in the genus Kohleria, part of the Gesneriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Kohleria warszewiczii grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1C. Suggested uses include conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Kohleria warszewiczii is a gesneriad with an upright, spreading habit and deciduous leaves that produces a summer display. It flowers from July to September. Suited to cultivated glasshouse conditions, it prefers partial shade and a sheltered aspect.

About the genus

Kohleria is a New World genus of the flowering plant family Gesneriaceae. The plants are generally tropical herbs or subshrubs with velvety stems and foliage and brightly colored flowers with spots or markings in contrasting colors. They are rhizomatous and commonly include a period of dormancy in their growth cycle.

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In the garden

Kohleria warszewiczii is a member of the Gesneriaceae with an erect, spreading form and seasonally deciduous foliage. It comes into bloom in mid to late summer, with the flowering period running from July to September. The plant is best kept where its summer display can be appreciated. Position this species in partial shade on an east- or north-facing bench in a conservatory or greenhouse; avoid exposed sitings. Use a loam- or sand-based compost that remains moist but drains freely, and accept a wide soil pH, from acid through neutral to alkaline. Its listed hardiness, H1C, indicates it is tender and should be protected from frost and cold draughts. Practical management is straightforward: keep potting medium consistently moist without waterlogging and choose a sheltered spot away from strong sun and wind. Suggested uses are as a conservatory or greenhouse specimen where it can be rotated for even light. When buds begin to form, move pots forward so the July–September flowers are at eye level and can be enjoyed throughout the season.

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 warszewiczii size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Bushy, Erect, Spreading

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Conservatory, Greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Kohleria warszewiczii

Propagation

Division, Stem cuttings

Pest resistance

Aphids

Disease resistance

Rhizome rot

Frequently asked questions