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Cape Primrose ‘Red Alert’ (Streptocarpus hybrid)
  • Cape Primrose ‘Red Alert’ (Streptocarpus hybrid)
Cape Primrose ‘Red Alert’ (Streptocarpus hybrid)

Cape Primrose ‘Red Alert’ (Streptocarpus hybrid)

SKU: T5062-2

2.5" Pot Size

A deep red flower color that captures the senses with its alluring presence against a backdrop of long textured green leaves. The edges have a white outline and the throat shines with white striping. As with other Cape Primroses, grow in a partial sunlit or shady locations for year-round blooms. A David Thompson hybrid.
Sun Requirements
  • Partial Sun
  • Shade
Bloom Season
  • Intermittent
Hardiness Zone
  • 9
  • 10
Minimum Indoor Temperatures

50
Grows To
6-12"
Plant Care

Tips for Success:

Also known as "Cape Primrose", Streptocarpus are easy-to-grow, colorful and can bloom year-round if the right cultural conditions are met.

• Grow in partial sun to shade.• Keep temperatures above 50°F.• Water accurately; allow soil to become visually dry between    waterings.• Never allow cold water to touch the leaves.• Go easy on the fertilizer – just once or twice a month with   a dilute solution.

Other Resources

PDF Care Sheet

Articles:

• Growing and Flowering Cape Primroses (Streptocarpus)

• Know Your Roots for Optimum Plant Health

• Choosing Containers, Pots and Vessels for your Plants

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