Achimenes Inferno

Achimenes 'Inferno'

Our Ref No : 29379 £4.99 Stock : 6
Size: 9 cm

Achimenes 'Inferno'

This rhizomatous species can grow up to 45 cm tall. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate, measuring 6 × 3 cm, with toothed edges and a reddish hue. The axillary flowers are bright red with a striking yellow throat. This hybrid, developed in 1973 from a cross between Achimenes erecta and Smithiantha zebrina, is not hardy but is remarkably beautiful and unusual. It grows from April-May through late autumn. During winter, it goes dormant and dies back to the rhizome. Keep it drier in winter, watering only once a month, and maintain temperatures above 6-7°C.

Common NameHot Water Plant
Approx Height (10 yrs.)15-30 cm (6-12")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAll
AspectSun, Semi Shade
Flowering TimeSummer
Flower ColourRed
Plant TypeConservatory Plants
Soft Fruit
This rhizomatous species can grow up to 45 cm tall. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate, measuring 6 × 3 cm, with toothed edges and a reddish hue. The axillary flowers are bright red with a striking yellow throat. This hybrid, developed in 1973 from a cross between Achimenes erecta and Smithiantha zebrina, is not hardy but is remarkably beautiful and unusual. It grows from April-May through late autumn. During winter, it goes dormant and dies back to the rhizome. Keep it drier in winter, watering only once a month, and maintain temperatures above 6-7°C.

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