Overview
Streptocarpus 'Wiesmoor Red' is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Streptocarpus, part of the Gesneriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Streptocarpus 'Wiesmoor Red' 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 'Wiesmoor Red' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Streptocarpus genus, 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 of varying pH and is hardy to UK zone H1c. Ideal for houseplants or conservatories, it flowers from spring through autumn and is best grown in peat-free compost at temperatures between 15-25°C.
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 'Wiesmoor Red' 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 'Wiesmoor Red'
- 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 'Wiesmoor Red'?
Streptocarpus 'Wiesmoor Red' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Streptocarpus 'Wiesmoor Red' need?
Streptocarpus 'Wiesmoor Red' 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 'Wiesmoor Red' hardy in the UK?
Streptocarpus 'Wiesmoor Red' 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 'Wiesmoor Red'?
Leaf cuttings, Seed, Division.
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