Strobilanthes dyeriana 'Persian Shield'
Persian Shield
Strobilanthes are evergreen or herbaceous perennials or subshrubs, native of Myanmar. A colourful foliage plant, and popular as a house-plant, because they flower in Winter, they have simple, opposite leaves and spikes, or cone-like clusters, or loose clusters, of tubular or funnel-shaped blue or purple flowers. Strobilanthes dyeriana is an evergreen shrub up to 1m high, with the lance-shaped dark green leaves that have a silvery sheen over a purple flush. The 3 cm. long flowers are funnel-shaped, and light blue, in short spikes at the ends of branches
Contributed by @outinthegreen
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Free draining
Common name
Persian Shield
Latin name
Strobilanthes dyeriana 'Persian Shield'
type
Perennial
family
Acanthaceae
ph
5.5 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
1.00 M
1.00 M
Strobilanthes dyeriana 'Persian Shield'
Strobilanthes are evergreen or herbaceous perennials or subshrubs, native of Myanmar. A colourful foliage plant, and popular as a house-plant, because they flower in Winter, they have simple, opposite leaves and spikes, or cone-like clusters, or loose clusters, of tubular or funnel-shaped blue or purple flowers. Strobilanthes dyeriana is an evergreen shrub up to 1m high, with the lance-shaped dark green leaves that have a silvery sheen over a purple flush. The 3 cm. long flowers are funnel-shaped, and light blue, in short spikes at the ends of branches
Flowering
From Early Winter TO Late Winter
Although often grown for the colourful foliage, the flowers are a nice feature in Winter. Many growers, however, prefer to pinch out the flowers, to promote bushier growth and more foliage
Propagating by seed
From Early Spring TO Late Spring
Strobilanthes seeds need warm conditions ( 55–64 degrees F. / 13–18 C.) to germinate. Sow seeds in a pot or tray filled with proprietary seed-sowing compost, or a 50/50 mix of multi-purpose compost and perlite or coarse grit. Sow large seeds with space between the seeds, and sow small seeds thinly, and cover the seeds with a thin layer of sieved compost (unless it is a type of seed that needs light to germinate). Water gently with a fine rose on the watering-can, allowing excess water to drain away.
Planting
From Mid Spring TO Late Spring
If planting in a container indoors, Strobilanthes needs bright light, to keep its colour, and temperatures above 60º F (15.6º C). If grown outdoors, plant in light, free draining soil, in full sun to partial shade, in a frost-free area
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