This rhizomatous sub-shrub is upright and branched with reddish stems that form an open rounded habit. It has large dark green elliptical leaves and the pendant trumpet-shaped reddish flowers appear solitary during early summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Kohleria lanatais naturally found in North America in Mexico growing in moist well-drained organic rich soils in a semi-shaded, protected position with wind, frost and drought protection.

This perennial is grown for its flowers and is planted in containers and a house plant or used as an understorey plant in tropical settings. It establishes from division in 1 to 2 years and in cold climates it is grown under glass. This particular species may be difficult to obtain from nurseries.ID 1794

Note:
It prefers high humidity and may require staking to maintain an upright habit

Kohleria(ko-le-ree-a) lanata(LAN-ata)

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