Overview
Strobilanthes 'Silver Star' is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Strobilanthes, part of the Acanthaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Strobilanthes 'Silver Star' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1B. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants and sub-tropical.
About
Strobilanthes 'Silver Star' is a bushy evergreen cultivar within the genus Strobilanthes, which includes evergreen or herbaceous perennials and subshrubs with simple, opposite foliage and tubular or funnel-shaped flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils of varying pH and is suited to conservatory or greenhouse cultivation in the UK (H1B hardiness). Ideal for city and courtyard gardens, patios, and sub-tropical settings, it is best propagated by softwood cuttings and offers interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Strobilanthes
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1B
Plant details
Strobilanthes 'Silver Star' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Strobilanthes 'Silver Star'
- Propagation
- Propagate by softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Strobilanthes 'Silver Star'?
Strobilanthes 'Silver Star' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Strobilanthes 'Silver Star' need?
Strobilanthes 'Silver Star' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Strobilanthes 'Silver Star' hardy in the UK?
Strobilanthes 'Silver Star' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1b, meaning it needs subtropical warmth of 10–15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Strobilanthes 'Silver Star'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings.
More in the Strobilanthes genus
- Strobilanthes anisophylla 'Assam'
- Strobilanthes attenuata 'Out of the Ocean'
- Strobilanthes formosana
- Strobilanthes gossypinapewter plant
- Strobilanthes wallichii
