Origin Native to Chiloe, a cold, wet island off the coast of Chile
Months of Interest May to July
Pruning Tips Deadhead spent flowers to encourage a second bloom in later summer
Wildlife Value Bees, butterflies and other pollinators
Positioning Full sun to partial shade.
Water Keep soil moist, especially when newly planted out; water in particularly dry weather.
Soil Soil should be well-draining and moderately fertile
Food Will benefit from fertilising in the growing season, and from the addition of natural fertilisers to the soil, especially if you're growing it in a pot.
Pet-safe? Yes- no toxicity reported, though it's best for the plant and your pets if they don't nibble too much!
Sprouts Top Tips Plant into the ground rather than a pot for more buchy and vibrant- and less scraggly- growth.
Had to grab this one as the pastel green was so pretty. There is a water resivour at the bottom to stop plants sitting in water so its perfect for orchids but at the moment I'm using it for another plant.
I bought a 'medium' and what arrived was a very generously sized plant which I was very happy with . Plant was in good condition, and was very carefully wrapped for shipping.