Concord Blue Cape Primrose Streptocarpus saxorum Concord Blue Indoor or outdoor garden plant

Delicate, ethereal violet-blue blossoms adorned with white centers gracefully ascend above the tender, mid-green leaves of this charming, compact plant. It is ideally suited for presentation in hanging baskets, patio containers, and garden beds.

Ornamental Qualities

The Concord Blue Cape Primrose boasts elegant clusters of tubular, blue flowers with hints of violet and pristine white throats that emerge from mid-spring to mid-fall, creating a captivating spectacle. Its velvety oval leaves unfurl in a light green hue during spring, transforming into a lush bluish-green shade throughout the remainder of the year. The burgundy stems add an appealing touch to its overall aesthetic.

Landscaping Attributes

With its herbaceous evergreen nature and gracefully rounded form, the Concord Blue Cape Primrose stands out in the garden, thanks to its fine-textured, refined foliage. Though it may require occasional maintenance, including pruning to maintain its pristine appearance, it does not possess any significant undesirable characteristics.

Ideal Landscape Applications

Concord Blue Cape Primrose finds its perfect place in various landscape scenarios, including:

Mass Plantings
Rock/Alpine Gardens
Border Edging
General Garden Enhancement
Container Gardening
Hanging Baskets
Cultivation and Growth

This plant, native to tropical regions, thrives in consistently warm and moist conditions throughout the year. In climates like ours, it is typically grown as an outdoor annual in the garden or containers. For winter survival, it can be brought indoors, receiving special care, and then returned to the garden in the following season. In its favored tropical habitat, it can reach a mature height of around 8 inches, extending to 12 inches with the presence of its beautiful flowers, and can spread up to 15 inches. However, its growth as an annual or overwintered indoors may vary based on multiple factors. Consult with our experts to determine its performance in your specific growing conditions.

This plant flourishes in partial shade to full shade, thriving in average to moist soil conditions without drying out. While it isn't overly sensitive to soil pH, it prospers in nutrient-rich soils and exhibits some tolerance to urban pollution. It's important to note that as a cultivated variety of a non-native species, there may be restrictions or prohibitions on propagation, although it can be propagated through cuttings.