Overview
Streptocarpus 'Shirl's Hawaiian Lei' (AV) is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Streptocarpus, part of the Gesneriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Streptocarpus 'Shirl's Hawaiian Lei' (AV) grows best in full sun and 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
Streptocarpus 'Shirl's Hawaiian Lei' is a clump-forming cultivar of the genus Streptocarpus, which includes annuals, perennials, and subshrubs known for their wrinkled, lanceolate or rounded leaves and clusters of tubular to trumpet-like flowers with five spreading lobes. This deciduous plant thrives in bright indirect light within a sheltered environment, suitable for south, east, or west-facing aspects. It prefers moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels. Hardy to H1c, it is ideal as a houseplant or for conservatories and greenhouses, with interest from spring through autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Streptocarpus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Streptocarpus 'Shirl's Hawaiian Lei' (AV) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Streptocarpus 'Shirl's Hawaiian Lei' (AV)
- Propagation
- Leaf cuttings, Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Glasshouse leafhopper, Mealybug, Tarsonemid mites
- Disease resistance
- Botrytis, Powdery mildew
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Streptocarpus 'Shirl's Hawaiian Lei' (AV)?
Streptocarpus 'Shirl's Hawaiian Lei' (AV) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Streptocarpus 'Shirl's Hawaiian Lei' (AV) need?
Streptocarpus 'Shirl's Hawaiian Lei' (AV) 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 Streptocarpus 'Shirl's Hawaiian Lei' (AV) hardy in the UK?
Streptocarpus 'Shirl's Hawaiian Lei' (AV) 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 Streptocarpus 'Shirl's Hawaiian Lei' (AV)?
Leaf cuttings, Seed, Division.
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