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Strobilanthes wallichii (Kashmir acanthus)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
1.2m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Strobilanthes wallichii
Other names
Kashmir acanthus, Hardy Persian shield, Wild petunia, Kandali, Cane head, Wallich's conehead, Pteracanthus alatus, Ruellia alata, Goldfussia thomsonii, Strobilanthes atropurpurea, Strobilanthes alata, Strobilanthes atropurpureus
Genus
Strobilanthes Strobilanthes
Species
S. wallichii - S. wallichii is a tender, upright, branching, evergreen subshrub with oval, toothed leaves and spike of tubular, purple to violet-blue flowers from summer into autumn.
Strobilanthes wallichii is: Evergreen
Habit
Upright, Branching
Toxicity
May cause skin allergies.
Flower
Lilac in Spring
Foliage
Dark-purple, Flushed brown in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite Glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Pinch out shoot tips to promote a bushier habit. Pruning group 9.
Propagation methods
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Strobilanthes wallichii (Kashmir acanthus) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow in light, fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. In cold areas, protect with a dry, winter mulch or overwinter indoors.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Strobilanthes wallichii
Other names
Kashmir acanthus, Hardy Persian shield, Wild petunia, Kandali, Cane head, Wallich's conehead, Pteracanthus alatus, Ruellia alata, Goldfussia thomsonii, Strobilanthes atropurpurea, Strobilanthes alata, Strobilanthes atropurpureus
Genus
Strobilanthes Strobilanthes
Species
S. wallichii - S. wallichii is a tender, upright, branching, evergreen subshrub with oval, toothed leaves and spike of tubular, purple to violet-blue flowers from summer into autumn.
Native to
China, Himalayas
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Upright, Branching
Toxicity
May cause skin allergies.
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Colour
Flower
Lilac in Spring
Foliage
Dark-purple, Flushed brown in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Pinch out shoot tips to promote a bushier habit. Pruning group 9.
Propagation methods
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Strobilanthes wallichii (Kashmir acanthus) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow in light, fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. In cold areas, protect with a dry, winter mulch or overwinter indoors.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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