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Achimenes

These tender, rhizomatous perennials originate in subtropical areas of Mexico, South America and the Caribbean and are known by a variety of common names including Hot Water Plant, Cupid's Bower, Widow's Tears & Magic Flowers.  A relative of the African violet, they have long been cultivated as greenhouse and house plants and many cultivars have been developed.  In temperate climates they are most often grown in containers where they grow as upright or trailing plants and produce numerous showy flowers. They should be watered freely when in growth and allowed to become dry down after flowering. The small rhizomes are winter dormant and can be kept in their pots or dug and stored in a dry, cool location until the following spring.

Achimenes 'Pulcherrima' rhizomes

© Dormant rhizomes of Achimenes 'Pulcherrima'

 

 


Achimenes 'Blue Sparks'
 

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Hot Water Plant

 

Large blue flowers in mid summer and bright green leaves to 12”. Grow in sun to part shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soil.  Water freely when in growth and reduce water after flowering period.   Tender perennial.  Rhizomes dormant in winter. Gesneriaceae

 

 

Achimenes  ‘Himalayan Orange’
 

Achimenes 'Himalayan Orange'Photo used with permission

 

Hot Water Plant

African violet relative with many large orange-red flowers in mid summer to 10” tall. Grow in sun to part shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soil.  Water freely when in growth and reduce water after flowering period.   Tender perennial.  Rhizomes dormant in winter. Gesneriaceae

 

 

 

Achimenes  ‘Himalayan Purple’
 

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Hot Water Plant

African violet relative with many large purple flowers in mid summer to 8” tall. Grow in sun to part shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soil.  Water freely when in growth and reduce water after flowering period.   Tender perennial.  Rhizomes dormant in winter. Gesneriaceae

 

 


 Achimenes  ‘Pulcherrima’

Achimenes 'Pulcherrima'Photo used with permission

 

Hot Water Plant

African violet relative with deep amaranth red flowers with frilly edges in mid summer 8-12” tall. Grow in sun to part shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soil.  Water freely when in growth and reduce water after flowering period.   Tender perennial.  Rhizomes dormant in winter. Gesneriaceae