Achimenes 'Charm'

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A bushy, deciduous perennial to 20cm with toothed, heavily veined dark green leaves with a silvery coating. Dainty, coral-pink, trumpet-shaped flowers are produced from June through to October

Scientific classification

Species: Achimenes 'Charm' (Achimenes 'Charm')
Genus: Achimenes
Family: Gesneriaceae

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Toxicity: Houseplants · Conservatory Greenhouse
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Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Achimenes 'Charm'

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Quick identification of Achimenes 'Charm'

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Achimenes 'Charm' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division of rhizomes in spring or stem tip cuttings in spring. See softwood cuttings for further advice

Growing

Grow under glass in either multi-purpose compost or John Innes No 2 loam-based compost in bright, filtered light. To bring rhizomes into growth in spring, temperatures of 16-18°C (61-64°F) are ideal. Water sparingly until summer when plants should be watered freely. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter strength at each watering

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