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lavender microchirita

Microchirita lavandulacea

Genus: Microchirita
Family: Gesneriaceae
Common Names: lavender chirita

About this plant

M. lavandulacea is an erect annual with hairy elliptic leaves to 20cm in length, and white-throated, tubular funnel-shaped, light violet-blue flowers 3cm across in summer and autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, humus-rich, gritty soil in partial shade.

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown under glass at a temperature of 19-24°C in late winter to spring. Plant out when danger of frost is over

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be susceptible to stem rot in damp conditions

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerArchitectural

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years