Browallia speciosa

Browallia

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Common Name: 

Browallia

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

30°C

Minimum temperature: 

10°C

Maximum height: 

30 cm

Maximum width: 

35 cm

Browallia (Browallia speciosa) - Description

Browallia speciosa is a blue-violet tender perennial usually grown as an annual flowering plant also called the Amethyst Flower or Bush Violet. It is much used as a garden ornamental.

Browallia (Browallia speciosa) - Blooming

Well known for their deep blue flowers, but they can also come in white. Blooms best in warm shade.

Browallia (Browallia speciosa) - Growth

Upright, bushy annuals and subshrubby perennials. Does best with partial shade. Make sure to provide good ventilation if growing under glass. In less hardy areas, grow Browallia as a container plant in a greenhouse or house. In tropical areas, Browallia works well in a border, or as a container plant.

Browallia (Browallia speciosa) - Planting

Sow seeds in early spring for summer bloom. In warmer climates, the seeds can be sown in the fall for winter color.

Browallia (Browallia speciosa) - Pest

Aphids and whiteflies cause problems. Fungal leaf spots and tomato spotted wilt virus occur.

Browallia (Browallia speciosa) - Interesting facts

Impressed with Bishop Browall, Linnaeus named Browallia elata after him, elata meaning to exalt. However, after his opinion of Browall changed, he renamed the species Browallia demissa.

Browallia (Browallia speciosa) - Soil and irrigation

Needs regular water. Does best in fertile, well-drained soil. During the growing period, water moderately, keep just moist in winter.

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