Companion Planting with Streptocarpus – Cape Primroses
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Delightful Companions: What to Plant with Streptocarpus (Cape Primroses) for a Captivating Garden Display
Introduction
Streptocarpus, commonly known as Cape Primroses, are beloved for their charming, trumpet-shaped flowers and attractive, deep-green foliage. These shade-loving perennials are native to South Africa and thrive in well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. When choosing companion plants for Streptocarpus, it is essential to consider their growth habits, environmental requirements, and visual appeal. In this blog post, we will explore various plants that make excellent companions for Streptocarpus, taking into account their compatibility and aesthetic harmony.
Hosta (Plantain Lily)
Hosta, or Plantain Lily, is a group of shade-loving perennials known for their lush, attractive foliage. Their mounding growth habit and wide range of leaf colors, sizes, and textures make them a great companion for Streptocarpus in shady garden beds or borders. Some popular Hosta varieties include:
Hosta ‘Sum and Substance
Hosta ‘June
Hosta sieboldiana ‘Elegans
Ferns
Ferns are a group of shade-loving plants known for their delicate, feathery foliage. They can add texture and depth to the garden when planted alongside Streptocarpus. The contrast between the bold, colorful flowers of Streptocarpus and the soft, green fronds of ferns creates a stunning visual effect. Some popular ferns for planting with Streptocarpus include:
Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern)
Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’ (Japanese Painted Fern)
Polystichum setiferum (Soft Shield Fern)
Heuchera (Coral Bells)
Heuchera, or Coral Bells, is a group of evergreen or semi-evergreen perennials known for their colorful foliage and delicate, bell-shaped flowers. Their mounding growth habit and shade-tolerance make them ideal companions for Streptocarpus. Some popular Heuchera varieties include:
Heuchera ‘Palace Purple
Heuchera ‘Caramel
Heuchera ‘Lime Rickey
Impatiens (Busy Lizzie)
Impatiens, also known as Busy Lizzie, is a group of shade-loving annuals known for their vibrant, non-stop blooms. Their compact growth habit and preference for moist, well-drained soil make them a suitable companion for Streptocarpus. Some popular Impatiens varieties include:
Impatiens walleriana (Common Impatiens)
Impatiens ‘Sunpatiens
Impatiens hawkeri (New Guinea Impatiens)
Begonia
Begonia is a diverse group of plants that include both annual and perennial species, known for their showy flowers and attractive foliage. Many Begonia species and cultivars are shade-tolerant and make excellent companions for Streptocarpus. Some popular Begonia varieties include:
Begonia grandis (Hardy Begonia)
Begonia ‘Gryphon’
Begonia ‘Dragon Wing’
Tiarella (Foamflower)
Tiarella, or Foamflower, is a group of shade-loving perennials valued for their attractive, lobed leaves and delicate, foamy flowers. Their preference for moist, well-drained soil and dappled shade make them ideal companions for Streptocarpus.
Now you know What to plant with Streptocarpus – Cape Primroses
