Streptocarpus 'Purple Panda'

Also Known As

Streptocarpus x 'Purple Panda'
Purple Panda Cape Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"

planting zones

10a-11

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Streptocarpus 'Purple Panda' plant details

Streptocarpus 'Purple Panda' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Streptocarpus 'Purple Panda'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: gesneriaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Streptocarpus 'Purple Panda'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cape Primrose is one of the easiest plants for the indoor or windowsill gardener. It's a wonderful flowering houseplant often blooming up to 12 months of the year. 'Purple Panda" is a new David Thompson hybrid with lovely twotone blossoms. The upper petals are bright white with dark purple netting at the outer edge. The three lower petals have purple lobes with distinctive dark purple netting and bright white edges. It's simply spectacular when in full bloom! Grow in a light soil mix, allow to dry out between waterings, and apply a well-balanced, liquid fertilizer monthly. You'll be delighted with this year-round bloomer.