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Conservatory GreenhouseShrubs

Columnea 'Broget Stavanger' (v)

Very vigorous, trailing subshrub to 15cm tall, bearing oval dark green leaves edged cream, and single tubular, hairy, bright scarlet flowers to 10cm long, from spring to summer and intermittently throughout the year

Synonyms
Columnea 'Stavanger Variegated'
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Red Green Cream
Summer Red Green Cream
Autumn Green Cream
Winter Green Cream
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1C
Botanical details
Family
Gesneriaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Trailing
Genus

Columnea are evergreen shrubs and sub-shrubs with trailing stems bearing fleshy, simple leaves and solitary or clustered, tubular flowers in the leaf axils from spring to autumn

Name status

Accepted

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How to grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass in a peat-free, loam-free compost in bright filtered light with protection from strong sun. Mist regularly with soft, tepid water to maintain high humidity. In the growing season water freely but carefully with soft water and apply quarter-strength, high potash liquid fertiliser at each watering. Water sparingly in winter and avoid wetting the foliage

Propagation

Propagate by root tip cuttings with bottom heat in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • hanging basket
  • Houseplants
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Sub-tropical
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs, aphids and cyclamen mites

Diseases

Generally disease-free but overwatering may encourage root and stem rots

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