Streptocarpus 'Harlequin Purple'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 5"-8"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

10b-12

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Streptocarpus 'Harlequin Purple' plant details

Streptocarpus 'Harlequin Purple' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter cream, purple and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Streptocarpus 'Harlequin Purple'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: gesneriaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 5 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: cream, purple and yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Streptocarpus 'Harlequin Purple'

USDA Zones: 10b - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Streptocarpus ‘Harlequin Purple is a gorgeous cape primrose that makes an excellent low light houseplant. Features frilly, ruffled, cream yellow flowers with rich, dark purple “hoods” and a striking, magenta eye with nearly black “eyelashes”. The blooms rise above textured, arching green leaves. This amazing plant graces your house with a long-lasting explosion of color, practically blooming all year if grown in good conditions. An indoor temperature of 67-75°F is ideal. Temperatures too much above 80°F tend to cause leafburn as well as reduce the blooming power and longevity of the plant. Primroses can be grown in low light conditions, although an east or west-facing window is best. They prefer high humidity and a consistently moist, but not waterlogged soil.