Photo of Streptocarpus 'Bethan' flower by Mike Peel

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Streptocarpus 'Bethan'

Also Known As

  • Bethan Cape Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 8"-15"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Streptocarpus 'Bethan' plant details

Streptocarpus 'Bethan' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter blue and lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Streptocarpus 'Bethan'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: gesneriaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Streptocarpus 'Bethan'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Streptocarpus 'Bethan' plant

How to Grow Streptocarpus 'Bethan'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 8"-12"

  • bright shade - shade
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-15"

  • bright shade - shade
  • regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 8"-18"

  • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • regular
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