Streptocarpus 'Targa' & ceramic pot cover
cape primrose
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- Standard £5.95
- Position: bright, indirect light
- Soil: general purpose potting compost
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: March to November
- Hardiness: frost tender (indoors only)
This captivating cape primrose boasts an opulent display of large, flat-faced flowers in a rich, deep purple hue with a luxurious velvet sheen, outshining cut flower bouquets with its long-lasting performance. The exotic-looking blossoms rise above a compact base of mid-green, linear, hairy leaves that thrive in shade, making it ideal for indirectly lit indoor spaces. Its reliable performance and stunning visual appeal make ‘Targa’ a top choice for indoor gardening enthusiasts seeking a richly coloured, low-maintenance, and high-impact houseplant.
We’re proud to support our British growers, and having been raised by one of our trusted UK nurseries, this indoor plant has a low carbon footprint, which makes it perfect for an eco-friendly collection or gift.
We’re proud to support our British growers, and having been raised by one of our trusted UK nurseries, this indoor plant has a low carbon footprint, which makes it perfect for an eco-friendly collection or gift.
Throughout the growing season, keep them quite well watered, but as they are sensitive to overwatering, allow the compost to get a little dry in between; during this time they should also be fed with a high potash fertiliser. Remove spent flowers as they fade and trim back any old leaves that are past their best. Overwinter on a south or west-facing windowsill and water less often. Repot each spring into a slightly larger, shallow pot filled with fibre-based compost. They can also be used as summer bedding - grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.