Sapphire Flower. A very free flowering houseplant giving a wonderful display of colour. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers June to August. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Browallia speciosa ‘Alba’
A very free flowering houseplant giving a wonderful display of colour
Additional information
| Generic | Browallia |
|---|---|
| Species | speciosa |
| Varietry | 'Alba' |
| Common Name | Sapphire Flower |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Annual |
| Height | 45cm |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Spread | 25cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Keep permanently moist, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Pinch shoots regularly to encourage branching |
| Pruning Time | Mid spring |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Whiteflies |
| Maintenance | Discard after flowering, Requires support |
| Propagation | Seed |
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