Katie cape primrose
Streptocarpus 'Katie'
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones10 to 11
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Katie' Cape primrose (Streptocarpus 'Katie') is a perennial for containers. 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 to full shade, average moisture, and loamy soil. It stays evergreen and reaches 12 to 24 inches tall and wide. Flowers can appear in every season.
Pairs well with Coleus, Persian violet, and Dragon Wing Pink begonia.