Streptocarpus 'Chloe'
Streptocarpus 'Chloe' (Cape primrose 'Chloe')
is a half hardy perennial herbaceous plant with white and pink flowers for most of the growing season. It grows well in shade and semi-shade. The flowers are rotate shaped. It looks best in Autumn, Spring and Summer.Soil
Streptocarpus 'Chloe' 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, 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 ? | Chloe |
| Common names |
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| Cape primrose 'Chloe' (Ireland) |
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