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Streptocarpus 'Blue Network'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-10"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Streptocarpus 'Blue Network' plant details

Streptocarpus 'Blue Network' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter lavender and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Streptocarpus 'Blue Network'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: gesneriaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Streptocarpus 'Blue Network'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Streptocarpus ‘Blue Network’ is a beautiful, blooming houseplant displaying ruffled bicolor trumpet flowers with light and dark blue upper lobes with yellow throats, held above a compact clump of velvety green leaves. This amazing plant graces your house with a long-lasting explosion of color, practically blooming all year, if grown in good conditions. Deadhead the flowers to promote continuous bloom.

Gardening facts about Streptocarpus 'Blue Network' plant

How to Grow Streptocarpus 'Blue Network'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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