Cape Primroses never looked so good. New varieties are being released as the houseplant market takes to these interesting plants.

With the advent of yellow and blue flowered Streptocarpus there is a wider range of these interesting plants to collect and grow.

The flowers on Crystal Ice above are 1.5 inches across and have been bred to flower for long spells. Sarah on the other hand has flowers upto 3″ across.

Streptocarpus Care Tip

• Too much sun burns the leaves and fades the flowers. Keep your plants in and east or west window.
• Overwatering is as dangerous as underwatering causing wilting and death. Allow compostto totally dry out between watering.
• Keep plants on the pot bound side – do not over pot.
• Feed with a high potash feed to sustain a long flowering period.
• In winter keep plants frost free, drier and do not feed.

For more tips read Care and Propagation
Streptocarpus seeds at Thompson & Morgan

see more on new varieties

Roulette Cherry

Doctor White Streptocarpus

Princesse

Dibleys, with 23 Chelsea gold medals, are our top UK supplier and a firm favourite. Ask for their catalogue.
Flieschle Gartenbau is a Greman grower