Kohleria eriantha
woolly kohleria
K. eriantha is a bushy rhizomatous perennial to 1m in height, with narrowly ovate leaves margined with red hairs, and clusters of tubular orange-red flowers 2.5cm in length, spotted with yellow on the lower lobe
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 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 | Green Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Red | Green Red | ||
| Autumn | Green Red | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Gesneriaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Kohleria are erect rhizomatous perennials with simple, toothed leaves sometimes with silvery markings, and solitary or clustered tubular or bell-shaped flowers with 5 spreading rounded lobes
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Tropical America
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade in a sheltered frost-free area. Grow under glass in loam-less compost in bright filtered light, with high humidity. Use soft water when watering
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Sub-tropical
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be subject to rhizome rot
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