Cupid's bower
Family
Gesneriaceae
Origin
Mexico
Description
The foliage is bright to dark green and fuzzy. Flowers are funnel-shaped and come in a wide variety of colors including pink, blue, scarlet, white, lavender or purple.
Achimenes are spectacular plants with bright, funnel-shaped flowers and velvety foliage that dazzle from summer to fall. The bulbs' are small, closed-scale, pinecone-like appearance. The foliage is bright to dark green and fuzzy. hey produce gorgeous blooms that gracefully drape down the side of containers. Flowers are funnel-shaped and come in a wide variety of colors including pink, blue, scarlet, white, lavender or purple.
Environment
Achimenes are related to African Violets and Gloxinia. They need rich, moist soil and shade.
3-4" Apart 3/4" Deep Bright Indirect Light / Dappled Shade
Landscape Use
Flowers are similar to pansies or petunias and hang elegantly down the side of containers, making it an excellent choice for a hanging basket.
Caution
All parts of the plant are poisonous ...