About
A naturally occurring hybrid between P. angustifolia and P. parryi from the Rocky Mountains, combining the narrow leaves of P. angustifolia with the bold, magenta-pink flowers of P. parryi, forming a tufted, evergreen perennial with erect stems bearing whorls of flowers in spring. A charming rock garden primula for cool, moist, well-drained conditions.
About the genus
Peperomia are evergreen perennials with simple, often succulent leaves and very small greenish-white flowers borne in slender spikes or panicles
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeHouseplants, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toBrazil
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in peat-free potting compost in bright indirect light when in active growth and full light in winter. Water moderately in summer and sparingly in winter. See Peperomia and houseplant cultivation for further information. An ideal plant for terrariums and bottle gardens
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, softwood leaf, or leafbud cuttings. Alternatively remove offsets
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free