These hybrid perennial plants are rhizomatous and form a small clump. They have rosettes of oblong dark green leaves and the large red, purple and lilac trumpet-shaped flowers appear in a open cluster from spring to autumn. Commonly grown as potted colour.

Hardiness zones 10 to 11

Streptocarpus hybridusis derived from Streptocarpus rexiithat is naturally found from South Africa to Madagascar.

It prefers a well drained fertile deep moist sandy to light clay loam that is rich and organic in a semi-shade to bright filtered light position with wind, frost and drought protection.

Cape Primrose is a colourful perennial that is grown for its flowers and is used in pots or tubs and mass planted for bedding displays in parks and large gardens. It is also used as an indoor or glasshouse specimen in cool climates and establishes from seed in 1 to 2 years. It is easy to cultivate in a warm humid environment. ID 1318

Streptocarpus(strep-to-KAR-pus) hybridus (hi-BREE-dus)

Gesneriaceae(ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
African Violets and Gloxinias