Streptocarpus 'Black Panther'
Streptocarpus 'Black Panther' (Cape Primrose 'Black Panther')
is a half hardy perennial herbaceous plant with purple and black flowers for most of the growing season, and it takes less than 1 year to flower. It grows well in shade and semi-shade, and prefers medium levels of water. The flowers are tubular shaped. It has average drought tolerance. It looks best in Autumn, Spring and Summer.Soil
Streptocarpus 'Black Panther' grows in soils ranging from a pH of 6 (acidic ranges from 5.6 to 6) to 8 (slightly alkaline ranges from 7.6 to 8). It is adapted to chalk, clay, clay loam, sandy clay and sandy clay loam soils.
Growth
This is a rounded plant has an ultimate height of 0.3m / 11.8in and spread of 0.4m / 1.3ft. It can take 2-3 years to reach its ultimate height.
Leaves
The leaves are green in Spring and Summer and green in Autumn. They are ovate in shape.
Exposure
The plant prefers a sheltered situation.
Uses
Conservatory, container plant and houseplant.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include cuttings and division.
2°C / 35.6F 6 to 8 2-3 years 0.3m / 11.8in 0.4m / 1.3ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Streptocarpus |
| Cultivar ? | Black Panther |
| Common names |
|---|
| Cape Primrose 'Black Panther' (Ireland) |
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