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Mexican foxglove [2] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Mexican foxglove [2]

Tetranema roseum

Genus: Tetranema
Family: Plantaginaceae
Common Names: Mexican violet

About this plant

T. roseum is a woody-based evergreen perennial to 20cm tall, with obovate leaves to 15cm long and clusters of trumpet-shaped, 2-lipped, light purple flowers to 1.5cm across, paler in the throat

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Shade

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass grow in a moist but well drained, loam based compost (JI No2) in bright, but diffused light. Happy in moderate to high levels of atmospheric humidity. Water moderately in summer and fertilise with a balanced fertiliser once a month. Reduce watering in winter.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers at 18-21C (64-70F) as soon as ripe or in spring. Established clumps can be divided in spring.

Pests

Can be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

Summer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years