Streptocarpus 'Targa' & ceramic pot cover
cape primrose
This captivating cape primrose boasts an opulent display of large, flat-faced flowers in a rich, deep purple hue with a luxurious velvet sheen, outshining cut flower bouquets with its long-lasting performance. The exotic-looking blossoms rise above a compact base of mid-green, linear, hairy leaves that thrive in shade, making it ideal for indirectly lit indoor spaces. Its reliable performance and stunning visual appeal make ‘Targa’ a top choice for indoor gardening enthusiasts seeking a richly coloured, low-maintenance, and high-impact houseplant.
We’re proud to support our British growers, and having been raised by one of our trusted UK nurseries, this indoor plant has a low carbon footprint, which makes it perfect for an eco-friendly collection or gift.
We’re proud to support our British growers, and having been raised by one of our trusted UK nurseries, this indoor plant has a low carbon footprint, which makes it perfect for an eco-friendly collection or gift.
How to care for Streptocarpus Targa:
Throughout the growing season, keep them quite well watered, but as they are sensitive to overwatering, allow the compost to get a little dry in between; during this time they should also be fed with a high potash fertiliser. Remove spent flowers as they fade and trim back any old leaves that are past their best. Overwinter on a south or west-facing windowsill and water less often. Repot each spring into a slightly larger, shallow pot filled with fibre-based compost. They can also be used as summer bedding - grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.3m
Eventual spread:
0.4m
Position:
Indirect light
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Peat-free general-purpose compost
Hardiness:
Frost tender
10cm pot | with 11cm white pot
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