Ambroise Verschaffelt achimenes
Achimenes 'Ambroise Verschaffelt'
RHS AGM 2002
USDA zones10 to 11
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Ambroise Verschaffelt' achimenes (Achimenes 'Ambroise Verschaffelt') is a perennial for borders, containers, and accents. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun and average to moist, loamy soil. It grows 12 to 24 inches tall and blooms in spring, summer, and autumn.
Pairs well with Supertunia Bermuda Beach petunia, Jade pothos, Royal Velvet amaryllis, and Rojo Congo philodendron.