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Stromanthe sanguinea
  • RHS AGM

bloody stromanthe

S. sanguinea is an upright perennial with lance-shaped leaves to 45cm long, deep olive-green above and wine-red beneath; in winter and spring, white flowers with orange sepals open in panicles among red bracts

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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Orange Red White Green Red
Summer Green Red
Autumn Green Red
Winter Orange Red White Green Red
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

North–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1B
Botanical details
Family
Marantaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Stromanthe are evergreen rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with simple, lance-shaped to ovate leaves and racemes or panicles of cup-shaped white, yellow or red flowers with showy bracts, in winter, spring or summer

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Brazil

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass in a peat free or loam-based potting compost in bright, filtered light. Water freely when in growth, maintain high humidity and apply a low nitrogen liquid fertiliser every 2 or 3 weeks. Water moderately in winter

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or division when dormant, or after flowering, to minimise root damage

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Glasshouse red spider mite can occur

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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