Achimenes were very popular in the 19th century coming to Europe from tropical America. They thrive as houseplants due to their tolerance to heat & humidity & few plants can compare to them for length of flowering time & equisite blooms. They can be grown outdoors but only if temperatures allow. Flowers late June-late September.A compact small leaved variety with masses of pillarbox red flowers BUY ANY 3 ACHIMENES PLUG PLANTS & SAVE 6.00!