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Streptocarpus
is a close relative of the Saintpaulia (African violet), and a member of the
same Gesneriad family. The native habitat of the Streptocarpus genus is
the southern African continent and Madagascar. Like the African violet,
modern Streptocarpus hybrids have come a long way from their species
ancestors. Unlike violets, however, more intensive, serious hybridizing
has only These gesneriads will bloom heavily year-round, and are quite spectacular. Very easy to grow and bloom, and are great for windows. Trumpet-shaped blooms with flat faces are borne over strap-like leaves. Many visitors to our shop will mistake them for orchids! Unlike violets, each leaf will produce 8-10 or more bloom stalks, sequentially, so that plants tend to stay in heavy bloom for long periods of time. Culture and care is the same as for violets. If you are going to grow just one other blooming houseplant besides African violets, we would highly recommend trying Streptocarpus. They are extremely easy to grow and almost constantly rewarding
Our own hybrids, the 'Bristol' series, have characteristics that make them superior to most others. Foliage is usually glossy, and growth is flat. Bloom stalks are short, stiff, and upright, and typically bear 4-6 or more blooms each. These are very vigorous growers that perform even in adverse conditions. Pictured above: 'Bristol's Sunset' Pictured at left: 'Bristol's Daisy Doodle' New for 2009 Price: $5.00 each unless noted otherwise
Special Offer:
10 different Streptocarpus,
seller's choice $35*
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from left to right... Second row: Third row: Bottom row: Most varieties grow best in 5" when mature, perhaps a 6" pot if very large. "Compact" varieties can be kept in a 3" or 4" pot, and "small" varieties in a 3" pot. The exact size of the plant can be controlled by the grower--if leaves become too long for your tastes or space, just trim with scissors. Pot into 3" pot at first bloom. Colors are representative, but may vary some depending upon growing conditions (dark colors do not photograph well). Click' highlighted names, or on blossoms above, to view larger pictures. OUR NEW VARIETIES FOR 2009: All new varieties are priced as marked below.
Bristol's Daisy Doodle. Very striking! Large, almost pointed, petals on deep red-purple blooms with wide white borders. Compact, flat, foliage that shapes well. Excellent grower and bloomer. $6.00 See photo above. Bristol's Pomegranite. Deep cherry-red blooms with lighter frosting on face and broad, pink, borders. Quilted, dark, red-backed foliage. $6.00
Bristol's Snowflake. Frilled, fully double white blooms. Very good and constant bloomer. $6.00 Bristol's Solar Wind. Very beautiful plant. Large, light, silvery-blue with dark purple veining on large, very bright, yellow throat. Flat, roundish, foliage grows in nice rosette. $7.00 Bristol's Tropical Sunrise. HUGE bright red blooms with large, very bright, very yellow, throat. Large grower. Spectacular! $6.00
Bristol's Xolo. Large, velvety, dark purple-black blooms with two yellow "fangs" on lower throat. Profuse bloomer. $6.00 OTHER FAVORITES: $5.00 each (unless noted otherwise) Bristol's Agitated Eel. Large white blooms thoroughly veined purple, edged white. Very vigorous, fast grower and constant bloomer. $5.00 Bristol's Anteater. Velvety, very dark burgundy-purple blooms with yellow flecking in throat. Very dark, compact growing foliage. Very easy grower, never without blooms. $5.00 Very limited supply. Bristol's Black Light. Soft, velvety, sdbl. blooms with nearly-black lower lobes, lighter upper lobes that seem to "glow in the dark" $5.00 Bristol's Bluebird. Extremely heavy bloomer, often 12+ blooms per stem. Very deep blue w/black throat, two white 'eyes'. Velvety blooms. $5.00 Bristol's Blue Bopper. Big, very blue-blue, velvety blooms. Heavy bloomer, very big and very blue! $5.00
Bristol's Cat Dance. Very striking. Dark blue lower petals, widely edged white, white upper petals, tipped blue. Extremely profuse bloomer, always covered with masses of flowers. Easy grower. $6.00 See photo at left. Bristol's Doo Wop. Large, fully double ruby-red blooms. Medium-dark foliage. Vigorous and very easy grower, excellent bloomer $5.00
Bristol's Gum Drop. Adorable, burgundy pansies held in nice bouquet over compact foliage. Very, very, cute! $5.00 Bristol's Hey Mei. Very dark, very velvety, deep-deep blackish-burgundy. Another heavy bloomer. $5.00 Bristol's Hot Rod. A must-have for red lovers! Velvety, deep, red-red blooms held gracefully over glossy foliage. An excellent specimen for show, and a beautiful plant. $5.00
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Bristol's Lily White. A must if you are looking for white blooms. Semidouble nearly-pure white blooms held in masses above compact foliage. Excellent growth habit, always in bloom. $5.00
Bristol's Mello Jello. Striking, large blue blooms with white veining in throat and edging, and bright white petal backs. Very distinctive, and a constant, heavy bloomer. $5.00 Out of stock.
Bristol's Nightfall. A stunning plant. Very dark blue blooms w/thick black veining on bright yellow throat. Excellent grower, one of our best sellers. Very heavy bloomer, we've had in excess of 80+ blooms on a mature plant. $5.00 Bristol's Party Animal. Large pink blooms with cream throat and heavy white fantasy splashes and streaks. Very unusual and showy. $6.00 Bristol's Party Boy. Perhaps our most spectacular, most-wanted variety. Very colorful bloomer with almost psychedelic, blue, rose, and white, fantasy-swirled blooms. Large blooms on a larger-growing plant. WOW! $7.00 Out of stock until late July.
Bristol's Potpourri. Terrific plant, highly recommended for all growers. Deep, shell-pink blooms with very bright, lemon-yellow throat. Lovely, compact, and nicely heavily fragrant! $5.00 Bristol's Psychedelic Sun. Amazing!! A must-have. Large, light lavender blooms with rose-pink fantasy and large, bright yellow throat. Very unusual, a good grower and bloomer, and mildly fragrant! $7.00
Bristol's Ribbon Candy. Fully double, bright pink round blooms with dark red veining on white lower throat. Very profuse and constant bloomer, very aptly named. $5.00 Bristol's Sunset. The variety featured on the preceding web-page, this can be a very spectacular plant. Large, deep pink w/dark maroon streaks on large, very bright yellow throat. Very heavy bloomer. $5.00 See photo at top of page.
Bristol's Tiger Lily. Deep rose-pink blooms finely spotted with deep crimson, two yellow 'eyes' on white throat. $5.00 Bristol's Tractor Beam. Very exotic, dark blue-purple with white throat, and lighter lower lobes heavily spotted with distinctive purple 'leopard' spotting. Fantastic! A must for the collector, and a great grower and bloomer. $5.00 Bristol's Very Berry. Fantastic! Large, deep-deep hot rose-pink sdbls. w/dark maroon veining onto lower lobes. Very heavy bloomer, very showy. Large. $6.00 Very limited supply. Bristol's Yumpin Yimminy. We love this one, it's so adorable! Always with lots and lots of bloom on a very easy to grow plant. Lovely, icy-blue blooms with clear, butter-yellow throat. Long-lasting blooms on great, compact, foliage. $5.00 "COLLECTOR'S TREASURE" All plants listed here are in limited supply, and are sold only on an "if available" basis. We do not propagate them on a regular basis, so they may, or may not, be available when you order. Please list substitutes, or be prepared to receive your order without the requested variety, if it becomes unavailable. Bristol's Daisy Jane. Very striking, large white blooms with thick, very dark, crimson brush strokes emanating from center. Great bloomer, sure to be an all-time favorite. $5.00 Out of stock. Bristol's Fourth Dimension. Light periwinkle-blue with darker blue fantasy splashes, white throat. A very different color of fantasy bloom. $5.00 Bristol's Paw Print. Striking contrast. Velvety blooms with medium lavender-purple upper petals and very dark, deep-blue lower petals with lighter edging. $5.00 Out of stock. Bristol's Rhubarb. Very highly recommended for the novice, it's almost never without lots of bloom, and a very easy grower. Striking, deep rose-pink blooms with dark rhubarb-red lower petals. Great! $5.00 Bristol's Sixth Scents. Rhubarb-red blooms with bright yellow veining in throat. A superior grower and bloomer with pleasantly fragrant blooms! Scented flowers! $5.00 Out of stock. Bristol's Smelly Cat. It's fragrant (though not like a cat)! Soft, velvety mauve blooms with dark purple throat and two distinctive yellow stripes. Never without blooms and easy grower with large, showy, blooms. $5.00 Out of stock. Bristol's Static Charge. Lavender purple, with dense "leopard" spots of dark purple on face and on yellow throat. Dark, compact, foliage. A nice plant not done justice by the picture above. $5.00 Canterbury Surprise. A very different plant because of its heavily variegated foliage! Large blue blooms with dark blue throat over medium green foliage with large white patches and sections. $7.00 Out of stock. Iced Pink Flamingo. A spectacular plant with very bright, almost glowing, large pink blooms over variegated green and white foliage. A large, very showy, plant. $7.00 Out of stock. Salmon Sunset. A wonderful shade of salmon-coral, with dark veins on yellow throat. Excellent bloomer and grower. A unique color. (Thompson) $6.00 Out of stock.
Price: $5.00 each unless noted otherwise
Special Offer:
10 different Streptocarpus,
seller's choice $35* Streptocarpus Seed Each packet contains 50-100 seed. Seed should produce plants (in order of likelihood) having red, white, some multicolor and blue blooms. We offer seed only as it becomes available, so listing may change. Seed cannot be ordered for the varieties listed above! Out of stock. Price of seed packet: $5.00 each Photo Gallery Home Page Ordering Information
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