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From the carefree Ladyslippers® series of Cape Primroses (Streptocarpus), 'Deep Blue Vein' is a striking selection with rich purple blossoms that are etched with intricate, deep blue veining. A profuse bloomer. Shipped in a 8¼" wide x 6" tall embossed clay pot with saucer. PPAF
An African Violet relative, Cape Primrose (Streptocarpus) grows in the mountainous, wooded ravines of South Africa, shaded from the heat and intensity of the sun. Water when the soil feels slightly dry and fertilize twice a month for a long display of open-faced blooms and dark green, strap-shaped leaves.
For more information on growing Streptocarpus, click on Growing Guide.
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In our business, we work closely with Mother Nature. In the colder months when we stipulate that an item is shipped “weather permitting”, that means temperatures outside our shipping facility in northwestern Connecticut and along the shipping route must be warm enough for tender plants to survive in unheated delivery trucks. Our practice of waiting for windows of milder weather may result in the occasional delay, but our customers tend to appreciate the care we take to make certain their plants arrive in the very best possible condition. Questions? Don’t hesitate to call our customer service staff at 1-800-411-6159.HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED
The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.
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Did not do well 
A viewer from VA
This plant did not do well from the beginning. The tips of the leaves started to turn brown and I was advised to cut that brown off. The plant continued to deteriorate over the next several months and now I am thinking that it might not have been properly planted when I received it because all the leaves were tipped to one side. There were 2 separate plants in the pot. I used quality potting soil to transplant it into the clay pot and WFF fertilizer in early April. I was careful with watering etc. I am disappointed as the plant is now nearly dead after 2 months.
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One of my favorite plants ever 
A viewer from New York City
I ordered this plant for our city apartment (northern exposure, indirect light) about a year ago. It has bloomed almost nonstop ever since. I can't remember when I have gotten so much pleasure from a flowering plant. I just ordered three to give as holiday gifts to relatives and friends.
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Growing guide
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Latin Name Pronunciation: strep-toe-kar'puss
LIGHT: The Cape Primrose is a relative of African Violets and prefers the same growing conditions of bright but indirect light. Avoid hot sun, which can burn the leaves and fade the flowers.
TEMPERATURE: Day and night temperatures of 60-75 degrees F are fine year round.
WATERING: Water only when the top inch of the potting mix is dry to the touch. Providing water too frequently will cause the roots, leaves, and base of the plant to rot. If the leaves look wilted even when the soil is moist, you may be overwatering. Let the top inch of the potting mix dry out before watering again. Plants require less water during the winter months (November through February).
FERTILIZER: From spring through fall, apply a water-soluble fertilizer that is high in phosphorus (such as 15-30-15) every 3 weeks. Withhold fertilizer during the winter months, when your plant will stop growing actively and rest.
CONTINUING CARE: Use scissors to cut off the stalks of faded flowers. The tips of older leaves become dry as they age, and these too may be trimmed off. Repot your plant into a slightly larger pot in spring.
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