Streptocarpus Ladyslippers ‘Yellow Blue Eye’
Streptocarpus Ladyslippers 'Yellow Blue Eye' is a relative of the African violet with bi-color blooms of lemony-yellow with purple eyes.
Streptocarpus is a relative of the African violet commonly known as Cape primrose, but even easier to care for. ‘Yellow Blue Eye’ is part of the Ladyslippers series which offers long lasting, high flower count. Delightful large bi-coloured flowers are tubular in form with bi-colours of lemony-yellow with deep purple eyes. Reverse are in white. Plants are floriferous and can bloom for up to 10 months a year! Grow indoors in bright indirect light in an east or west-facing window. Enjoys high humidity and consistent soil moisture.
Common Name: Cape Primrose
Family: Gesneriaceae (The African Violet Family)
Zone Hardiness: 9-11
Light: Part Shade Part Sun
Height: 4-8"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Purple
Class: Evergreen
Type: Tender
Bloom Time: Spring - Fall
Soil Moisture: Average
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Fragrance: No
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Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Rainforests, on damp banks, and rocks or in grassland.
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