Tetranema roseum
Mexican foxglove
T. roseum is a woody-based evergreen perennial to 20cm tall, with obovate leaves to 15cm long and clusters of trumpet-shaped, 2-lipped, light purple flowers to 1.5cm across, paler in the throat
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Tetranema are evergreen perennials or subshrubs with rosettes of leathery, scalloped leaves and erect stems bearing clusters of trumpet-shaped mauve to deep pink flowers in summer
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass grow in a moist but well drained, loam based compost (JI No2) in bright, but diffused light. Happy in moderate to high levels of atmospheric humidity. Water moderately in summer and fertilise with a balanced fertiliser once a month. Reduce watering in winter.
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers at 18-21C (64-70F) as soon as ripe or in spring. Established clumps can be divided in spring.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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