RHS Synonyms
Solenostemon 'Rosie'
RHS Size
- Time to Maturity
- No preference
Botanical Details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB/Ireland
- No
- Genus
- A genus of annual or perennial herbs or shrubs, some of which can be succulent or tuberous in nature, and one of the easiest plants to propagate. Their velvety leaves add vibrant shades of red, pink, green and purple to beds and borders, pots and containers
- Name Status
- Accepted
How to Grow
Cultivation
Under glass grow in peat-free potting compost in full light or partial shade. Water freely in growth and apply a high-nitrogen every 2 weeks. Outdoors grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Pinch out young shoots and emerging flower spikes and to keep plants compact
Propagation
Propagate by cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
- Bedding
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pinch out growing tips to promote bushiness
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects, glasshouse whitefly and slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free