Columnea hirta 'Light Prince'
Also Known As
- Columnea 'Prince'
- Light Prince Goldfish Plant
- Lipstick Plant
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12'-18"
- W: 2'-6'
planting zones
- 10b-11
Columnea hirta 'Light Prince' plant details
Columnea hirta 'Light Prince' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter bronze and red flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Columnea hirta 'Light Prince'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: gesneriaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 12 FT - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: bronze and red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, showy, tropical-looking, year-round-interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Columnea hirta 'Light Prince'
- USDA Zones: 10b - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Columnea 'Prince' is a variegated form of lipstick plant. This form has small white and green leaves held on hanging stems with large red tubular flowers. Plants are well rooted in 3 inch terrarium pots.
Columnea 'Light Prince' has green and white variegated leaves, blooming in winter with long apple-red tubular horned blooms resembling flying fish. A spectacular plant.
Gardening facts about Columnea hirta 'Light Prince' plant
How to Grow Columnea hirta 'Light Prince'
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Features
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
- winter
Flower Color
- red
- bronze
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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