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ACHIMENES - They are generally easy to grow as long as their basic requirements are met: a rich well-drained soil, bright indirect light, warmth, constant moisture, and high humidity. They have a winter dormancy and overwinter as scaly rhizomes, which should be kept dry until they sprout again in the spring. Some of the species and their hybrids are moderately hardy and can be grown outdoors year-round in zone 8, or even zone 7 with protection. Also known as "hot water plant" and "Cupid's Bower".
After a winter dormancy, fuzzy green foliage emerges in June. The short stems are topped with beautiful pansy shaped flowers of shades of salmon pink, decked with yellow throats. It is hardy in zones 7b -10b. Likes bright shade, moist well drained soil. Produces a bulb. Grows 10-12" tall and mounding. We grow and ship live plants in 4" pots