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Columnea × banksii

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Columnea
Family: Gesneriaceae

About this plant

C. x banksii is a trailing evergreen perennial with small, glossy, ovate leaves and long-tubed, two-lipped bright scarlet flowers 6cm in length all year

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in a loam free compost in bright filtered light with protection from strong sun. Mist regularly with soft, tepid water to maintain high humidity. In the growing season water freely but carefully with soft water and apply quarter-strength, high potash liquid fertiliser at each watering. Water sparingly in winter and avoid wetting the foliage

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by root tip cuttings with bottom heat in spring

Pests

mealybugs, aphids and cyclamen mites may cause problems

Diseases

Overwatering may encourage root and stem rots

Garden Uses

Uses

Architectural

Planting Places

Submerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Submerged

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years