About:
Achimenes species are known by many common names such as Magic Flowers, Widow’s Tears, Cupid’s Bowers, and Hot Water Plants. Achimenes are related to the familiar Victorian favorites, African violets, and this variety exhibits similar coloring as some of these gems. Achimenes escherian is one of the cultivar of Achimenes species which has lilac pink funnel-shaped blooms with pink throats liberally decorating the gently cascading foliage of escherian. This achimenes is a favorite for quantity of bloom and good, rich blossom color.
Bulb Size: Top size (Flowering Size)
Flowering Season: Late summer to fall
Available Month: January
Planting Media: Use ordinary garden soil thoroughly mulched with sand and well decayed cow manure. The soil must be well drained.
Water: Water judiciously during growth period. Avoid over watering during dormant period.
Sunlight: It prefers partial shady places with bright indirect light.
Pot culture: Use 6 inches pot to plant 10 bulbs keeping even spaces between them for proper growth.
IMAGE IS FOR REFERENCE PURPOSE ONLY. ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY VARY IN SHAPE OR APPEARANCE BASED ON CLIMATE, AGE, HEIGHT, ETC.
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