Achimenes ‘Patens Major’ AGM
Synonym: Achimenes patens ‘Major’ AGM
Description:
Rare Victorian selection of a tropical Central American species once prized in 19th-century conservatories. This tender perennial grows to about 30cm tall with bushy stems, silvery veined green leaves, and large reddish-purple flowers with a white eye and distinctive spur from late spring to autumn. Best in part shade, it forms rhizomes and becomes dormant in winter.
Threat Status:
Threatened In Cultivation
As assessed by the Plant Heritage Threatened Plants Programme. For more details see www.plantheritage.org.uk/conservation/threatened-plants/
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