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Streptocarpus
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* 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 2010: All new varieties are priced as marked below. Bristol's Costume Party. Fringed, bright lavender-purple sdbl. blooms with dark purple veining from throat and rose-pink fantasy. $6.00 Bristol's Jimmies. Adorable! Carmine-pink sdbl. blooms with sporadic white fantasy streaks. Very heavy, constant, bloomer on a small-growing plant. $6.00 Limited supply of young/small plants. Bristol's Pink Priss. Lovely, fringed, deep shell-pink blooms with butter-yellow throat. Dark, quilted, foliage. $6.00 Limited supply.
Bristol's Sunbeam. One of our very favorites. Large, brilliant white blooms with large, even brighter, yellow throat. You'll need sunglasses! $6.00 See photo at left.
Second row: Third row: Bottom row: Click' highlighted names, or on blossoms above, to view larger pictures. OTHER FAVORITES: $5.00 each (unless noted otherwise) 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 Out of stock. 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 Boo Boo. Loads of deep red-red blooms with two yellow "dots" on face. Extremely constant and profuse bloomer. Excellent shade of red, very eye-catching. $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. $5.00 Small/young plants available.
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 Doo Wop. Large, fully double ruby-red blooms. Medium-dark foliage. Vigorous and very easy grower, excellent bloomer $5.00 Bristol's Goose Egg. Lovely pastel-pink blooms with large, clear, lemon-yellow throat. Pleastantly fragrant blooms, and very showy. Scented flowers! $6.00 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 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 Moose Stash. Wow! Dark purple upper lobes, white throat and lower lobes, edged purple--looks like a white "mustache" on a dark purple bloom. Unusual. Compact grower. $5.00 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 Very limited supply. 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 Limited supply. Bristol's Party Girl. Sure to become one of our most popular plants because of its very unusual fantasy blooms. Very different deep medium blue blooms w/heavy splashes of pink fantasy! Sure to be a unique addition to any collection. $6.00
Second row: Third row: Bottom row: Click' highlighted names, or on blossoms above, to view larger pictures.
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 Ravishing Ruby. WOW! Deep crimson-red with white fading to pink rays emanating from throat, heavily spotted dark red. Dark, red-backed foliage. A stunning, ravishingly beautiful plant. $6.00 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 Snowflake. Frilled, fully double white blooms. Very good and constant bloomer. $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 Tie Dyed. Our perennial best seller, every grower should have this one. Very striking white sdbl. blooms, lower petals dark red-purple, edged in white. Has the look of an orchid. Terrific bloomer and good grower. $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 Water Bug. Extremely heavy and constant bloomer. Striking, silver-blue upper lobes tipped blue, dark blue lower lobes. Very easy grower recommended for the novice. $5.00 Bristol's Xolo. Large, velvety, dark purple-black blooms with two yellow "fangs" on lower throat. Profuse bloomer. $5.00
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"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 Gum Drop. Adorable, burgundy pansies held in nice bouquet over compact foliage. Very, very, cute! $5.00 Bristol's Jelly Bean. Lots of very bright, carmine-pink, 'happy face' blooms with white throat. A tremendous bloomer and easy grower. $5.00 Out of stock.
Bristol's Party Animal. Large pink blooms with cream throat and heavy white fantasy splashes and streaks. Very unusual and showy. $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 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.
Fernwood's Minuet. A miniature variety with light lilac-purple blooms. (Stradley) $5.00 Fernwood's Silhouette. A miniature 'sister' to 'F. Minuet' with dark purple streak on throat of blooms. (Stradley) $5.00 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! Price of seed packet: $5.00 each Out of stock. Photo Gallery Home Page Ordering Information
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