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| Achimenes 'Petite Fadette' in small pot by Kerri |
What if we
could get Achimenes to flower short in a small pot?
Our hybridizer, Serge Saliba, has varieties
selected that are considered to be miniature.
The varieties, ‘Petite Fadette’, ‘Little Lulu’, and ‘Petite Marquise’
have small crisp flowers. They appear to
flower quickly so we hope we can have flowers before the plant gets too tall
for a 2.5” pot.
An Achimenes in a 2.5” pot is horticulturally
sound when you want a cute little spot of color. Long term as a summer plant, it can be
repotted into a bigger pot so it can go longer between watering and maintain
itself better.
Achimenes are not known and, for sure,
a miniature Achimenes has never been seen at a U. S. garden center.
We know that small flowering
houseplants are scooped up quickly. Our
newly added plants of Mini Cyclamen, Mini Violets and Exacum are special treats
for indoor gardeners.
If Mini Achimenes can be perfected,
everyone will want one.
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