Details
- Bulb Size
- Top Size
- Flowering Height
- 15-20 cm
- Flowering Time
- Spring & Autumn
- Colour
- Mixed
- Growing
- Perennial
Achimenes Mixed
M5066
Fill summer containers, hanging baskets and window-boxes with this delightful mixture of colourful Achimenes which will flower from late spring until late autumn.
A profusion of open-faced blooms, resembling petunias crossed with violets, covers the mounded foliage which will cascade over the brim of your pots. This Achimenes 'Mixture' includes bold red-orange and purple varieties along with softer pinks and crisp whites.
Free flowering and fast growing, Achimenes belong to the same family as African Violets and Gloxinias. Originating from sunny South and Central America, they are tender rhizomatous perennials which need protection from frost and are often grown as houseplants.
Care Guide
Achimenes are low-maintenance perennials, perfect for summer hanging baskets and containers. They are native to Central and South America and are related to African Violets and Gloxinias. For thriving plants, choose a bright, partially shaded location with well-drained soil. Plant tubers 5 cm deep and 10 cm apart. Ensure soil is consistently moist but not waterlogged and feed with a high potash fertiliser every 10 days during the flowering season (usually May - September). Expect dainty stems to reach 15-30 cm in height. Admire a continuous profusion of charming, vibrant blooms, each measuring 3-5 cm in diameter, over the summer. Once flowering has finished, remove old growth, lift and overwinter tubers in dry compost in a frost-free place.
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Top Brass
M6613
Showy large blooms of Paeonies 'Top Brass' combine white outer petals, pink inner accents, and a golden-yellow centre.
This striking paeony adds interest to summer gardens, blending elegance with unique colour combinations. Paeonia 'Top Brass' is perfect for borders, this peony brings charm and movement, transforming outdoor arrangements with lively detail.
