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    Achimenes 'Purple King'

    Also Known As

    • Purple King Orchid Pansy

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 7b-12

    Achimenes 'Purple King' plant details

    Achimenes 'Purple King' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Achimenes 'Purple King'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: gesneriaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Achimenes 'Purple King'

    USDA Zones: 7b - 12
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Achimenes 'Purple King' plant

    How to Grow Achimenes 'Purple King'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Achimenes 'Harry Williams'

    aka Cupid's Bow, Harry Williams Orchid Pansy, Harry Williams Widow's Tears, Hot Water Plant, Magic Flower, Mother's Tears, Nut-Orchid, Orchid Pansy

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7b-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Achimenes 'Harry Williams' flower by Leafari
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