Achimenes ‘Weinrot Elfe’
Description:
Tender perennial cultivar derived from the tropical American genus Achimenes, native to Central and South America and parts of Mexico. Known commonly as Hot Water Plants, Achimenes species grow from scaly rhizomes and thrive in warm, humid conditions with seasonal dormancy. ‘Weinrot Elfe’ was selected for its compact, stemmed habit and rich red flowers, providing long-lasting colour from late spring to autumn.
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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